Aishwarya in no mood to forgive, boycotts award show

Aishwarya Rai is in no mood to forgive and forget the derogatory rumors about her that were fabricated and published by Mumbai Mirror.

Aishwarya according to the tabloids fake news was apparently suffering from stomach TB which is hampering her efforts towards conceiving.

Aishwarya Rai was supposed to perform at an award function, but backed out once she got to know that the Mumbai Mirror is associated with the awards show.

In a bid to lure Aishwarya, the organizers were willing to pay her 85 lakhs, however Aishwarya refused the money and said, “Main nahi nachhongi no matter how strong the lure of lucre.”

Aishwarya is demanding an apology from Mumbai Mirror, however they haven’t apologized to her yet.

Akshay’s Housefull trailer

Check out the first trailer of Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Lara Dutta, Reitesh Deshmukh and Jiah Khan starrer Housefull directed by Sajid Khan. The movie looks hilarious. Like?

Hrithik’s various hairdo’s for Provogue

For Provogue latest photoshoot, Hrithik not only changes his clothes for every shot but also sports a different hairdo. Check out Hrithik in five different hairdo’s in the photoshoot. Which hairdo looks best on hrithik?

Showstopper Zarine Khan at Vibrant Fashion Week

Salman Khan’s discovery Zarine Khan recently walked for designer Archana Kocchar’s bridal collection as a showstopper during Vibrant Fashion Week 2010.

Zarine Khan who looked splendid in a Archana Kocchar’s silver gown, said, “Archana stands for the true essence that, luxury lies in celebrating the Indian wedding. I like to the way she uses colours and jeweled embroideries to add that extra elegance and opulence to her bridal designs. It was a pleasure being associated with her”

Zarine definitely looks great on ramp.

Hrithik-Suzanne sizzle on Femina

Real life couple Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne Khan feature on the cover of Femina magazine’s latest issue. They are indeed one of the good looking couple of B-town.Like?

Dia & Genelia at Filmfare Pre-event party

Filmfare organizers who are busy for the grand day of Saturday which will see the best performances of 2009 being awarded with prestigious Filmfare lady, threw a pre-event party at Mumbai’s JW Marriott yesterday to celebrate the nominations. The night also saw designer Manish Malhotra showcasing his creations whose showstoppers were director Imtiaz Ali and actress Kalki Koechlin.

Dia attended the awards wearing a Manish Malhotra rust colored dress. Genelia D’Souza turned many heads with her sexy short dress.

Genelia talking about Filmfare awards said, “No body does a film to get an award. But when you get one, it’s certainly a reward.”

Who looks best Dia or Genelia?

Asin & Shruti Hasan at Filmfare Pre-event party

At the recently held Filmfare Pre Event party at JW Mariott southern sirens Asin and Shruti Hasan posed for the flash bulbs happily.

Shruti who has been nominated for Filmfare best debut award for her performance in Luck said, “It’s very special for her to be nominated at Filmfare. It’s a great boost.”

Asin who won the best debut female award last year for her performance in Ghajini also talked about the award, “Filmfare is very special for me as it was my first ever award for a Telugu film.”

We wish you good luck Shruti.

Hum Tum Aur Ghost Theatrical trailer

Check out the theatrical trailer of Hum Tum Aur Ghost starring Arshad Warsi, Dia Mirza, Sandhya Mridul and Boman Irani. The movie has been directed by Kabeer Kaushik. Like?

Sonakshi Sinha on Femina What to Wear

Daughter of yesteryear actor Shatrugun Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha who will soon make her debut opposite Salman Khan features on the cover of Femina What to Wear magazine’s latest issue. Like the fresh face?

Freida Pinto to play a Greek priestess in the war of the Gods

Freida Pinto’s role as Latika in Danny Boyle’s multi-Oscar-winning film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has done wonders for Freida Pinto’s career who is now getting fame, recognition and plum roles in Hollywood projects.

She has already completed shooting Woody Allen’s ‘You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger’ opposite Josh Brolin and Naomi Watts, and Israeli film ‘Miral’ under Julian Schnabel’ direction where she plays the lead role.

Now, she has bagged in yet another project where she will play the role of a Greek priestess in War of the Gods. The film, about the Greek mythology, will be directed by Tarsem Singh and begins production in April. The film will be produced by Gianni Nunnari of Hollywood Gang Prods, Mark Canton of Atmosphere Entertainment and Relativity topper Ryan Kavanaugh.

The movie deals with the story of a young warrior Theseus who leads his men into battle with the immortal Greek gods to defeat evil and the powerful elder gods of the Titans in order to save mankind. Freida here plays Phaedra, an oracle priestess joins Theseus to prevent the cataclysmic war from erupting.

Kareena Kapoor recommends Kunal Khemu for ‘Golmaal 3′

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have been going steady for quite sometime now. So, it did not come as a surprise when Bebo recommended Kunal Khemu to director Rohit Shetty for ‘Golmaal 3’ as Khemu happens to be the beau of Soha Ali Khan, Saif’s sister.

Recently Saif, Kareena, Soha and Kunal met for dinner where Kareena got to know Kunal better and accepted his talents. She discussed his movies and forthcoming projects and commented that he was making the wrong choices with his movies.

Rohit was hunting for another star and after Kareena convinced him, he made up his mind to cast Kunal along with Ajay Devgan Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Arshad Warsi, Mithun Chakraborty and Kareena herself.

Rakhi Sawant’s suitor to make his debut on smaller screen

He was one of the suitors in Rakhi Sawant’s Swayamvar show and despite being a strong contendor he lost. However, Rishikesh-based Manmohan Tiwari has no regrets as the show gave him recognition and he has bagged a role as Awadh Thakur in the soon-to-be-launched show “Jamunia” on NDTV Imagine produced by Beyond Dreams Entertainment Limited. The show will go on air this March.

The show deals with the story of an orphan girl called Jamunia, whose maternal uncle marries her off into a rich palace for money. The palace has a curse that no woman can survive there but Jamunia is unaware of the fact.

“‘Jamunia’ is a tale dedicated to every Indian woman who loves her family dearly and is ready to help and support them in any given situation.

It portrays the power of a woman who can go to any extent to save her family from any harm that befalls them. ‘Jamunia’ exposes the territories and locations never seen on television,” said Yash Patnaik, producer of the show.

Nevertheless, Manmohan gets irritated when he is reminded of the fact that Rakhi’s Swayamvar helped him get a foothold in the glamour world. He says, “But why is the finger being pointed at me? Even Rakhi was playing a game and if she was not questioned, then why me? She fooled 16 men but thankfully God spared me.”

Shahid to pay tribute to Michael Jackson

Shahid Kapoor is all set to pay tribute to the Queen of Pop Michael Jackson by performing live at Filmfare awards night.

Shahid says, “The Filmfare organizers felt I could do the Michael Jackson tribute. And I took up the challenge.

“We didn’t have much time to rehearse, only four days. But I’ve grown up watching MJ’s music videos, am a huge fan, so it wasn’t difficult to master the choreography. I will be paying a tribute, not copying MJ. But it is better not to adulterate his steps.”

Shahid will be performing live at the awards night, while other celebrities will have their acts pre-recorded.

Shahid says, “Yes, I’ll be going live… an eight-minute homage. I love dancing on stage. In India, there’s no specific culture for stage performances.

“Out West, there’s a huge market for live performances. Their films don’t have songs and dances. Their pop stars have a vibrant stage culture. So, stage performances are a huge market in the West.”

Looking forward to see Shahid transform in Michael Jackson.

SRK receives NDTV icon of the year award

SRK was awarded with Icon of the Year award at the recently held NDTV Indian of the Year awards, Aishwarya Rai also won the same award in Female category.

SRK was given away the award by Home minister P Chidambaram, who remarked, “I would love to watch SRK-starrer My Name is Khan…I am waiting for the English subtitles…It was great the way Khan brought out Mumbai’s solidarity…The attack on the movie (by Shiv Sena) was not an attack on the film, it was an attack on the idea of India.”

Karan Johar who is very active on social networking site Twitter, received the Social Networking Icon of the Year award.

Congratulations SRK and Karan.

Big B and Aishwarya win NDTV Awards

At the recent NDTV Indian of the Year awards night, Big B and his bahu Aishwarya Rai bagged the most coveted titles namely Indian of the Year and Icon of the Year award.

Big B who attended the event with wife Jaya and bahu Aishwarya Rai and recieved the Indian of the Year award, wrote on his blog, “NDTV Indian of the Year acknowledging 21 years of the existence of the channel and simultaneously acknowledging Indians that have been an inspiration for the country in these 21 years!!”

Aishwarya Rai who received the NDTV Indian Icon of the Year award and look very lovely in a orange saree.

Congratulations Big B and Aishwarya Rai.

Psst: Aishwarya’s lips are back to their normal self again.

Winners of NDTV Indian of the Year awards

The list of winners at the recently held NDTV Indian of the Year awards are:

Amitabh Bachchan – NDTV Indian of the Year

Shah Rukh Khan – Male Icon of Indian Cinema

Aishwarya Rai – Female Icon of Indian Cinema

A.R Rahman – Global Entertainer of the Year

Ranbir KApoor – Male Entertainer of the Year

Priyanka Chopra – Female Entertainer of the Year

Anurag Kashyap – Special Jury Award

Karan Johar – Social Networking Icon of the Year

Congratulations everyone.

Shahid and family at his birthday bash

Shahid Kapoor threw a birthday party for family and friends at yesterday at a upscale pub in Bandra. Shahid’s birthday was attended by father Pankaj Kapoor, mother Neelima Azeem, step-mother Supriya Mathak, half-brother Ishaan and step-siblings.

Since the bar was open till midnight, beyond the eligibile deadline, police arrived and fined the manager Subhash Bhonsle Rs.5000.

Amrita Arora and attends Shahid Kapoor’s birthday

Amrita Arora attended Shahid Kapoor’s birthday that was held at a pub in Bandra, Shahid celebrates his 29th birthday today. Amrita who has worked with Shahid in many flicks like Ishq Vishq, Vaah Life Ho Toh Aisi and Vivaah wished Shahid a very happy birthday. The pair looks cute together.

Preity Zinta launches Emami oil

Preity Zinta recently launched Emami’s Healthy and Tasty Edible Oils that contain PUFA and Vitamin E. Preity Zinta recently shot an advert with cricketer MS Dhoni for the same oil.

Genelia D’Souza at Shahid birthday bash

Shahid Kapoor’s recent co-star Genelia D’Souza who worked with him in Chance Pe Dance also attended Shahid’s birthday bash hosted at an upscale pub in Bandra. Strange that both Genelia and Amrita wore similar dresses to the event. Who looks good Amrita or Genelia?

Farhan-Deepika promote KCK in Dubai

Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone recently went to Dubai to promote their movie Karthik Calling Karthik which is releasing tomorrow. Deepika looks awesome in the short hairdo.

Tum Milo To Sahi trailer

Check out the teaser of Tum Milo Toh Sahi starring Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia, Suniel Shetty, Vidya Malvade, Rehan Khan and Anjana Sukhani. Tum Milo Toh Sahi is a love story across different ages. Like?

Teen Patti - Movie Review

Cast :: Amitabh Bachchan, Madhavan, Siddarth Kher, Druv Ganesh, Vaibhav Talwar, Shraddha Kapoor, Boman Irani, Ajay Devgan, Raima Sen, Saira Mohan

The earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. That's so true! Let's face it, money is the root of all evil. When we have more, it is never enough. This is exactly what Leena Yadav's TEEN PATTI tells you.

TEEN PATTI is not only about gambling on table, but all those gambles that we take in our life. Bearing an uncanny resemblance to the Hollywood film 21, TEEN PATTI is akin to a roller coaster ride; if there are highs, expect the lows too.

Leena Yadav's take on greed and deception has some defining moments, but the fact is that the writing lacks clarity. Let me explain. Probability is a very interesting theory in mathematics. But the problem is, is it easy to comprehend for the average viewer? Frankly, despite Leena's best efforts, only a handful of viewers will be able to comprehend the goings on and the theory of probability.

Besides, the narrative is such that it caters to the intelligentsia mainly. For the average moviegoer, thirsting for entertainment, it has little to offer.

The reclusive genius Venkat [Amitabh Bachchan] has cracked a theory that could redefine the principles of probability and randomness. Venkat is encouraged to test his theory in the real world by professor Shantanu [Madhavan], an ambitious colleague of Venkat.

Although Venkat has no interest in the money that could come from practicing his equation to crack 'Teen Patti', which could rake in all the moolah, he eventually succumbs to Shantanu's charismatic persuasion. Soon, with the help of a few students, they explore the underground gambling dens of Mumbai.

But what starts out as an experiment between a charismatic young professor and an eccentric older one soon descends into a game neither of them can control.

It takes time to get the hang of things in TEEN PATTI. But once the two professors and the students begin their sojourn to the dark alleys, the film comes into its own from thereon.

The story moves back and forth, with Bachchan narrating his side of the story in flashbacks to Sir Ben, which is well integrated in the narrative. The intermission point - when the mystery about the unknown caller deepens - only heightens the expectations from the post-interval portions.

But there're hiccups! The pace gets excruciatingly slow in this hour and also, it tends to get repetitive. Among the cameos - Jackie Shroff, Ajay Devgn, Tinnu Anand and Shakti Kapoor - only the ones featuring Tinnu and Shakti stand out, while Ajay's scene seems forced.

The writing is erratic [Shiv Subramanyam, Leena Yadav], with some portions touching the peak, while a few touching the ebb. The suicide of one of the students and how it puts an end to the game is a master stroke from the writing point of view. Bachchan's speech in the finale, when he's bestowed with the Sir Isaac Newton Award, moves you no end. But between the suicide and the finale, the film tends to get uninteresting.

Leena's direction shows maturity in her second outing. A number of sequences are deftly executed. But how one wished Leena would learn the art of narrating stories within commercial parameters. Aseem Bajaj's cinematography is striking. The visuals are simply incredible. Salim-Sulaiman's music has two catchy tracks - 'Neeyat' [the moves of the dancer are tantalising] and the track towards the end credits. The usage of B&W in this song is truly imaginative. The choreography of both these songs [Ashley Lobo] is superb.

Bachchan plays the role of a mathematician with remarkable ease. One cannot imagine anyone else in this character other than Bachchan. Especially noteworthy are the sequences between Bachchan and Sir Ben. Madhavan is excellent. The actor displays the grey shades most convincingly. The film introduces four new talents and each is confidence personified. Siddharth, Shraddha and Dhruv get maximum footage and they stand out. Vaibhav has tremendous screen presence, but his role lacks meat.

Raima Sen is alright. Barry John is first-rate. Anjan Srivastava is good. Mahesh Manjrekar is effective. Saira Mohan is hardly there. Sir Ben Kingsley is an amazing actor and expectedly, he's brilliant here. It's a treat to watch these two magicians - Sir Ben and Bachchan - perform on screen.

On the whole, TEEN PATTI is a fresh concept, made well, but limits itself to the intelligentsia and big city audiences mainly.

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(UNSAFE TO OPEN AT WORK) Liz Hurley wears a shocking transparent saree

This is really really bad, especially ‘coz our wonderful saree has been disgraced by Liz Hurley who attended De Beers Love Ball in London wearing a saree sans a blouse and sans her bra ( Hubby Arun Nayar did not remind her about her blouse or bra while leaving?). I needn’t say more..looking at her I feel Amisha Patel and all other’s who drape their sarees showing off their bikini blouses are pretty much good when compared to her(atleast they wear blouses).

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(UNSAFE TO OPEN AT WORK) Liz Hurley wears a shocking transparent saree

This is really really bad, especially ‘coz our wonderful saree has been disgraced by Liz Hurley who attended De Beers Love Ball in London wearing a saree sans a blouse and sans her bra ( Hubby Arun Nayar did not remind her about her blouse or bra while leaving?). I needn’t say more..looking at her I feel Amisha Patel and all other’s who drape their sarees showing off their bikini blouses are pretty much good when compared to her(atleast they wear blouses).

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Hrithik-Katrina Harper’s Bazaar photo spread

Check out the sizzling photoshoot of Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif from Harper’s Bazaar first anniversary edition. They look amazing *drool*.

Hrithik’s double thumb has been removed from the pictures. Thanks to “Jagi” for spotting it.

B-town celebrates Sachin’s double century

It was a very proud moment indeed when I saw Sachin Tendulkar become the only cricketer in ODI cricket history to make double century and our Bollywood folks also rejoiced and cheered Sachins performance on Twitter.Read below:

Shahid Kapoor: SACHIN u r truelly GREAT …….. Humbling to c him … Wat a player

Priyanka Chopra: Oh my god!Just read about sachins double century!Mannn!I slept thru it!! feel so proud to be born at a time when I can witness greatness!

Karan Johar: His name is TENDULKAR and he is a LEGEND!!!

Reitesh Deshmukh: HISTORY has been created by d Master . In future people will always remember where they were when SACHIN scored 200* runs. Atyanth abhimaan.

Vivek Oberoi: I’ve always said….”if cricket is a religion….sachin is god! Truly the GOD of cricket! WOW! the one record,the one milestone,the one EVEREST that was left…he has conquered it with dedication n grace!

Preity Zinta: Sachin ! You are my hero ! You make us so proud Team India rocks because Sachin shocks the opposition !

Abhishek Bachchan: You make us proud SACHIN!

Kunal Kapoor: I finally know what god really looks like!! He is about 5″5, maharashtrian and plays cricket!! Tendulkar bapa morya

Congratulations Sachin you make India proud

Happy Birthday ShahidShahid

Yes Folks! Shahid Kapoor becomes a year older today on 25th February ( At 29 he still looks quite young-I can see that jealous grin on your faces guys ). The chocolate boy of the film industry Shahid Kapoor arrived in this world on 25 February, 1981.

Shahid Kapoor is a true Piscean, who is deeply creative and artistic, which is topped by his enhanced intuitive abilities. Another important trait of Pisces, which is very well seen in Shahid, is that he is a great friend and a romantic partner. Well this was proved reasonably well with the way he his happy for his ex-ahem ahem and the way he was with her before they called it quits.

When Shahid is quizzed about his birthday plans, he says, “I’m a very private person but my friends will kill me if I don’t throw a party. As of now I’m still in the planning stages, so I can’t give you my guest list. I will have a great family dinner. I also want to spend a lot of time with my parents”

Hey Shahid here’s wishing you a great life ahead – Happy Birthday.

Abhishek plays with Sonali-Kiron on Bingo

Abhishek Bachchan’s next set of celebrity guests on his game show National Bingo Night are Sonali Bendre and Kiron Kher. Wow Sonali still looks so great and refreshing, she should make a comeback in movies.

Kareena: I eat pizzas,french fries and chocolates

Kareena Kapoor brought the word Size Zero to India thanks to her wafer thin frame in Tashan, however the leggy lass who has become more curvaceous now insists that she doesn’t eat orange for food, instead she eats everything she likes and that is the reason behind her fab figure.

Kareena says, People often wonder whether I eat an orange for lunch. But that isn’t the case. I eat pasta, pizzas, french fries and even chocolates on occasions. However, I have been taught by my dietician how to eat right. I control the quantities, do upto 40 surya namaskars and stay this way.”

Kareena who is also a vegetarian (thanx to ex-boyfriend Shahid Kapoor) doesn’t really promote vegetarianism, says, “To each his own. Saif can eat a goat for lunch and dinner, and I sit right next to him at the table. I have no issues at all. My sister Karisma Kapur (who has the best figure, according to me) loves her fish curry and rice. My mum Babita, who is Catholic, likes her rum and raisin pudding. And my father Randhir Kapoor doesn’t know the meaning of the word vegetarian. In fact, he has been in a state of shock for the last five years because I have given up eating meat. He thinks I need my head examined.”

Talking about her size zero, Kareena laughs and says, “My size zero is such a hot topic of discussion at dinner tables across people’s homes, that when Saif and I eat out at a restaurant, people don’t stare so much at us, as much as they stare at what is on my plate. Some even ask the maitre de, ‘what is she ordering for dinner?’ I love the curiosity element.But food and films are things for which each one develops their own tastes. What is good enough for me, can never be good for you and vice versa. All I can say is that never starve. Eat right; and you will go places both with your shape and your soul.”

Point taken Bebo!!

Ranbir’s Panasonic IGL Advert

Check out Ranbir Kapoor in Panasonic IGL – Instant GIft Le Jao print advertisement which kicks off this cricket season. He looks cute. Like?

Ranbir and Deepika taking care of each other

There are rumors that Ranbir Kapoor has been sms-ing Deepika Padukone, from US where he is shooting.

There were rumors that Deepika and Shahid Kapoor are into relationship, to know is it true that she and Shahid are in relationship.



Shahid, on the other hand, has been mulling over other matters. His relationship with Priyanka Chopra ended on a rocky note a few days before Christmas last year but both are trying to connect to each other.

At the same time, there are rumor that Shahid and Priyanka are in to relationship and they are living in same building, Priyanka is fond of Shahid , he called her parents to wish them on their wedding anniversary.

Karthik Calling Karthik - Movie Review

Cast:: Farhan Akhtar, Deepika Padukone, Ram Kapoor, Shefali Chhaya

The idea of a mystical assistance to succeed through life's inevitable disappointments is quite a fascinating one. Genie in the lamp, Fairy Godmothers or any wish-granting medium is an upshot of this peculiar human fantasy.

Karthik Calling Karthik, too, stems from this deep-rooted desire.

Only our eponymous hero (Farhan Akhtar) isn't Aladdin, Cinderella or Bruce Nolan (of Almighty fame). A stereotypical weak geek at the receiving end of his scowling landlord (Vipin Sharma doing what he does best -- snap) and growling boss (Ram Kapoor with his snarling skills should sign up for Wolf Man), he's pretty much invisible for everyone else in the world, including, the leggy colleague in a pencil skirt (Deepika Padukone) to whom he's written a thousand plus unsent drafts of affection. Basically, he is Amol Palekar of Chhoti Si Baat, sans the goofy smile and mysterious past.

Dude seems to be in desperate need of Cinkara (Hamdard ka tonic, anyone?). But this is Farhan's production. And he's all about indelible charisma, hip aesthetics and urban wit. While the easygoing charm and wall decor is spot on, absence of crisp humour is conspicuously felt all through its loitering 16 reels.

Having said that, it's imperative to remember this is a Vijay Lalwani film. The first-time director is the strength or weakness behind its story, screenplay, dialogue and direction. If you view this with the expectations of a Farhan caper, you're doing both of them great disservice.

In other words, herbal tonic is out of question. Instead Karthik starts receiving strange calls from another Karthik who promises to help him attain everything that is rightly his -- power, money and love.

Desperate for comfort, Karthik doesn't need too much convincing before he takes up the seemingly unconditional offer. In no time, he's promoted from cabin to cubicle and single to boyfriend status.

No personality makeover in Hindi films is complete without a change of wardrobe. Even Sai Paranjape couldn't resist doing this to Farooq Shaikh in Chashme Buddoor. And so it's bye-bye Surinder Sahni and say-hello-to-Dil-Chahta-Hai.

Quickly enough, Lalwani runs out of ideas and till intermission KCK seems to be heading nowhere. Pace (editing by Aarti Bajaj) is one of the film's recurring problems. It's unnecessarily pensive and long-winded for its genre.

Even the romantic interactions are sluggish and uninspired. Although Farhan and Deepika are a cool couple to look at, you don't feel the vibe, mainly, because the conversations are just so 'meh'.

Their chemistry fares better against the breezy Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composition, Hey Ya, choreographed effectively around their courtship and dating in office, malls, coffee shops and Khandala.

Things get dark and creepy in the second half when the Karthik-Karthik pact takes a beating. This is when Lalwani comes in his element and shows a flair for gritty thrillers without resorting to cheesy exaggeration or relying on excessive technique (camerawork: Sanu John Varughese, background score: Midival Punditz and Karsh Kale).

At this point, the on-going events on screen lead me to construct a sort of Dr Faustus meets The Dark Half brand of murkiness. If only Lalwani was as ambitious as the sinister alternatives in my head.

He, to my disappointment, opts for a rather squishy third act as opposed to the threatening climax I had anticipated. While Lalwani deserves a pat for working around an unusual, intriguing plot, he fails to sustain the same with substantial meat or layers.

Also, why does he hint out the suspense so early in the film? It's a crazy move and ruins any hope of the obligatory 'Whoa, I didn't see that coming.'

What is remarkable, however, is to witness is Farhan's evolution as an actor. Despite being a fairly visible face in the media, there's something unpredictable about his aura. And so far he's worked it to his advantage -- never letting the audience know what else he is capable of till he actually does.

Unlike Luck By Chance or Rock On!!, which saw him play self-assured characters, he is surprisingly believable as a fraught loser as well. He conveys the anxiety, simplicity and frailty of Karthik even when the script isn't doing it for him. Perhaps it's his innate filmmaker instinct.

Clearly, Deepika Padukone doesn't have it. And while she looks every bit of the unattainable dream Karthik envisions her to be, she doesn't hold a single scene on her own. Whether she's cautiously lighting a cigarette, robotically slapping the office jerk in Del Italia or scoffing at Karthik's confessions, all you really see is, well, nothing.

Films like Karthik Calling Karthik are all about winding up right. This one fails to make a connect. Pity, it could have been that all important call you've always been waiting for.

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