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'Nasha 2' shooting to start this year

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A sequel to Poonam Pandey-starrer "Nasha" will go on floors this year, says its director Amit Saxena.

"Yes, we are already in talks about the sequel. Most probably I will be directing the sequel and I would be more than happy if Poonam is there in 'Nasha 2' as well. The sequel will not be a continuation, but it will explore sensuality just like 'Nasha'," Saxena, known for directing "Jism", told IANS.

"The sequel is in its initial stage. I have just got the basic idea of the script, so let's see how things fall into place. The film will go on floors by the end of this year," he added.

"Nasha" marks debut of Poonam as well as Shivam.

The film is produced by Surender Suneja and Aditya Bhatia under their banner Eagle Home Entertainment. It is slated for a July 26 release.

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Sonam not doing any Hollywood project

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Refuting rumours that she has signed a Hollywood project titled "Curry In Love" with Tamil filmmaker P. Vasu, Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor said Tuesday that she hasn't been approached for any English film as of now.

"The news about me part of an English film is just a rumour. Nobody has approached me for a Hollywood project," Sonam told reporters.

It was reported Sonam Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Tamil actor Vijay and Hollywood actor Nick Nolte have been roped in to feature in "Curry In Love", which was to be helmed by P. Vasu, known for Tamil films such as "Chandramukhi" and "Kuselan".

But the actress would love to act in any language film.

"Language has never been a barrier for me. I would love to do films in other languages, but I don't want to end up playing similar roles. If I get a challenging role to play, then I would be more than willing to work in any language," she said while promoting her upcoming Hindi romance "Raanjhanaa" with Tamil actor Dhanush.

"Raanjhanaa", directed by Anand L. Rai, is dubbed in Tamil as "Ambikapathy". While the Hindi version is scheduled to release June 21, the Tamil version will release a week later.

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'Namaste', Jackie Chan gives back love to Indian fans

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Indian movie buffs have loved his action avatar for years, but Hollywood actor Jackie Chan, here for the inauguration of the China Film Festival Tuesday, showed his jolly side much to the delight of the star-struck audience. He says he is growing old, but it's the audience's love that keeps him going.

"Namaste! Please sit down, sit down," Chan told the over-enthusiastic audience, which stood up and went clickety-click at the packed Siri Fort Auditorium as he took to the stage.

He said it was "so exciting" to be here, and he felt "so honoured".

"I'm not young anymore, but you all love me. And that is why I do stunts, and risk my life for all you fans," he said as the star of movies like "Police Story", "Rush Hour" and "The Myth" addressed the audience full of young and old fans.

The Hong Kong-born actor sang in Chinese, but he proved that music knows no language - his song, which he explained was all about "loving your country", regaled his fans.

"You may not understand the lyrics, but the music is beautiful," he said. And it was.

"Jackie, Jackie! Jackie, Jackie" - the audience cheered on.

The six-day China Film Festival is a joint initiative of the India-China Economic and Cultural Council, India's ministry of information and broadcasting, China's State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, and the Chinese Embassy in India.

It kickstarted with the screening of Chan's latest film "Chinese Zodiac". The 59-year-old Asian star said initiatives like the fest will help both the countries understand each others' cinema.

He even said that next year, China will be happy to host an Indian Film Festival, and he will make sure he attends it.

Talking about India as a film market, he said: "I think India is a wonderful market. It has 1.2 billion population and some 12,000 screens. It is a big market, so everybody will concentrate on your country (gradually)."

Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari was also present at the event for the inauguration.

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Lucky to have this character in 'Issaq': Prateik Babbar

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Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar, who will be seen in "Issaq" soon, said that he is lucky to have landed his role in the film as it had everything in it.

"I am lucky to play this character. The role has everything in it; drama, violence, heroism. It is a perfect package for any package," he said at the poster and music launch of the film.

The actor also added that he did a lot of preparation for the role.

"I did a lot of preparation for the role. I did voice preparation and also worked on diction.I worked on my physical srtucture as well," he said.

The actor has witnessed both highs and lows in his career and said that he was heartbroken during the time his films were not doing well.

"I was heart broken. When you put in so much of effort and then people don't like the film, it makes you upset. But I am young and I am a fighter," he said.

Directed by Manish Tiwary, the actor will be seen opposite newcomer Amyra Dastur. The actor was initially apprehensive about her but was in for a pleasant shock.

"I was apprehensive when it came to Amyra as she was so young. I doubted if she will be able to pull off the role. But when she started the workshop, she took everyone by surprise," he said.

The film is all set to release on July 26.

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Samantha keen on doing small-budget films

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She has her hands full for this year, but southern actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who has worked with big stars and banners in the past, is now keen to explore small-budget films with exciting scripts in the next year.

She is currently busy shooting for three big Telugu projects - "Manam" with Akkineni Nagarjuna, "Attarintiki Daaredhi" with Pawan Kalyan and "Ramayya Vasthavayya" with Junior NTR.

She will soon start working for another big project with Junior NTR.

"Next year, I wish to be part of small films with exciting scripts. (I) will not be taking up too many big films," posted Samantha on her Twitter page.

"For now, I have two big ticket films in Tamil for next year. (I'm) excited to see what will come my way," she further posted.

Except for two films in her career, Samantha has been part of big films such as "Dookudu" with Mahesh Babu, "Brindavanam" with Junior NTR and "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu" again with Mahesh Babu.

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My moustache will become popular after 'Issaq': Ravi Kishan

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Bhojpuri superstar Ravi Kishan, who plays a negative role in forthcoming movie "Issaq", sports a thick and long handlebar moustache in the movie. He says whether his role becomes popular or not, his moustache will have its own fan following post the movie's release.

"The credit goes to director Manish Tiwary. He wanted my moustache to touch my ears and there was a lot of debate also on this. But he was adamant that the moustache has to be like this," the 41-year-old said here Tuesday at the first look launch of "Issaq".

"It was his (the director's) thought and after this film, I don't know about myself, but my moustache will become very popular," quipped Ravi.

"Issaq" is a modern day adaptation of William Shakespeare's popular play "Romeo & Juliet". Set in Benaras, the movie features actor Prateik and newcomer Amyra Dastur in the lead. It releases July 26.

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My biggest achievement is not getting typecast: Sonam Kapoor

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If she played a high-on-fashion girl in "Aisha", she even essayed a simple girl in "Delhi-6" and "Mausam". Actress Sonam Kapoor, who will now be seen in her forthcoming film "Raanjhanaa", says she considers it a big achievement that she has escaped being typecast in the film industry.

"I don't compare my life with the success ratio. I am not getting typecast and that's my biggest achievement. I want to be able to do different roles and I have consciously decided it and not done typical roles," Sonam told IANS.

"Raanjhanaa", directed by Anand L.Rai, also stars southern actor Dhanush.

Sonam says she was always the "first choice" for the role of Zoya in "Raanjhanaa" and says any reports indicating that actress Sonakshi Sinha was being considered for the role are "not true at all".

"There are lots of films which even I have said no to, but I never talk about it, I never discuss it because I respect my co-star, producers and directors. But I can assure you that I was always the first choice for 'Raanjhanaa'," she added.

The film releases Friday.

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With 'Meri Bhabhi', Esha Kansara wants to break past image

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TV actress Esha Kansara, who played the strong-headed Devki in "Mukti Bandhan", says she wanted to break the image of her past character with a new show. She now features as the fun-loving Kritika in "Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi...Meri Bhabhi", and says her role is very different.

"The very first thing (that made me take up the show) was that the character is different. Devki was a strong headed, business-oriented person. Kritika is a bubbly, fun-loving girl, who solves people's problems with a smile. I wanted to step out of Devki's image. I hope that my fans like me as Kritika as well," Esha told IANS.

She says it is a gratifying opportunity for her to maintain variety in her work.

"Devki and Kritika are different. My fans will be able to see this difference, and the biggest thing for me is that my fans will be able to see me in a different look and character," she said.

The show, "Meri Bhabhi", went on air on Star Plus Tuesday. It focusses on the bond between a woman and her sister-in-law. Esha says it is full of drama, but shows the relationship in positive light.

"The show has major drama, but there is a lot of positivity in the show, and that is catchy," she said.

The actress shares screen space with actress Kanchi Kaul as well.

Talking about her experience of working with Kanchi, Esha said: "She is a loving person to be with. I never get bored on the sets with her."

Esha also doesn't have a problem sharing the limelight with another actress in the show.

"I knew that there will be another main lead. So, as far as the creatives and channel is doing justice, then it is ok," she said.

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Dad Shatrughan eager to watch Sonakshi's 'Lootera'

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Sonakshi Sinha says her father, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha is very happy with the promotional trailer of her forthcoming film "Lootera", and that he is eager to watch the movie.

"He (dad) is very happy. The promo of 'Lootera' first came on internet, till that time it was not aired on TV, so he called one of his friends and said, 'Load this! I have to see the trailer'. He was very happy when he saw it," Sonakshi said here Tuesday on the set of the TV reality show "Emotional Atyachaar".

"He said, 'This film seems to be different and interesting and I would definitely want to watch this film," said Sonakshi.

Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, "Lootera" is a period romance and features Ranveer Singh opposite Sonakshi. It releases July 5.

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The film industry means everything to me: Akshay Kumar

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Bollywood star Akshay Kumar credits the film industry for all the name, fame, accolades, adulation, lifestyle and luxury that he has garnered in over two decades, saying filmdom "means a lot" to him.

Ever since he started with "Saugandh" in 1991, he has never looked back and the career graph of the 45-year-old has always spiralled up.

"This is my bread and butter. This is where I started... I am very thankful to the industry. It means a lot to me. In fact, it means everything to me," Akshay told IANS in an exclusive interview.

Tagged as "one of the most profitable actors", he delivered mega hits "Housefull 2" and "Rowdy Rathore" last year, with both the films entering the Rs.100-crore club.

Asked about the new title, pat came the reply: "Who wouldn't want to be an actor who gives profits to all his producers and exhibitors?"

In the same breath, he added: "I feel honoured with this compliment. Thank you very much for it."

There is a lot of talk about the quality of content in films, but box office numbers are important for survival, he said.

"It is important for you to survive. It is important for the distributors and exhibitors to be happy. At the end of the day, these are the people who matter to you. The box office does matter, no matter what everyone says," he explained.

As a beginner, he earned the tag of an action star after the hit "Khiladi" series including "Khiladi" and "Main Khiladi Tu Anari". Subsequently he moved to drama and comedy with "Waqt - Race Against Time" and "Hera Pheri".

With "Khiladi 786" and "Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai Dobara", he is back to the action genre and confesses: "I enjoy action with comedy."

"But this film ('Once Upon...') is about romance and action. It is a deadly combination. I have enjoyed working in it. It is a different kind of genre. I am looking forward to the release," he said.

Milan Luthria-directed underworld drama "Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara" , would release Aug 15 to take advantage of the Independence Day holiday. It also stars Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha.

Asked about the box-office prospects of the film, he said: "I have worked hard in the film. I don't know whether I will achieve it or not, but I am very confident that people will like it and that is more important. I have been very honest with my work."

He attended the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match in London on Saturday to promote his film.

"I don't know if it will help or not. It surely helped me to have fun and that is what I went for," he said.

Hectic shooting schedules and endorsements keep Akshay, who is married to actress Twinkle Khanna, on his toes. Therefore, he keeps his free time for his children - Aarav and Nitara.

"I play with my children in my free time," he said.

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'Ship of Theseus' makes you feel inferior as filmmaker: Karan

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Karan Johar is so impressed with director Anand Gandhi's "brilliant" work in "Ship of Theseus" that he feels "inferior" as a filmmaker and says he lacks the "talent and strength" to make such a film.

Karan's last directorial was "Bombay Talkies", an anthology of film consisting of four different stories by four different directors.

"It makes you feel very inferior as a filmmaker, it's that brilliant. It is such a film which I cannot make as I neither have the talent nor strength to make such a beautiful film," confessed Karan Tuesday at the special screening of the film organised by Kiran Rao.

Kiran Rao is releasing director Anand Gandhi's critically acclaimed directorial venture in association with UTV Motion Pictures.

Heaping praises on Gandhi, Karan said it's a rare film that has made him "speechless".

"I haven't seen a film like this in last five-six years. It's a film for cinema-lovers. It seems that director Anand Gandhi has taken a huge chunk of life and has made a film on it. He has made the film from his heart. You can't say much after watching the film. It makes you speechless," said the 41-year-old filmmaker.

Premiered at the 12th Toronto International Film Festival, the film explores various aspects of life through three different characters from different walks of life. It is releasing July 19.

Initially, it will come out in five cities - Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata.

For screening in other cities, the "Ship of Theseus" team is launching an online voting system. Audiences in various cities will be able to vote online. The city that gets the maximum votes will witness a screening of the film.

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'Raanjhanaaa' and '3' have no similarity: Dhanush

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Except for a few scenes in school uniform, there is absolutely no similarity between "Raanjhanaa" and Tamil romantic-drama "3", clarifies Tamil actor Dhanush. He urges viewers not to compare the two movies.

"3" was an unsuccessful directorial debut of Dhanush's wife, Aishwarya Rajinikanth, while "Raanjhanaa" marks his debut in Bollywood.

"I don't want these two films to be compared because they bear no similarity except for a few scenes in school uniform. Both films have different storylines and are quite different from each other in so many ways," Dhanush told IANS.

Aishwarya's "3" tracks the love story of two students from class 12 to the stage when they tie the knot to become a couple, whereas "Raanjhanaa" focuses on the relationship between a Muslim girl and a Hindu boy.

Although "3" was a box office dud, the song "Kolaveri Di" from the film made Dhanush a global name.

Directed by Anand L. Rai, "Raanjhanaa", which is releasing Friday, is produced by Eros International. It also features Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol and Swara Bhaskar in important roles.

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Aamir would've been a tricky sword to use for '...Theseus': Kiran

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Filmmaker Kiran Rao, who is presenting "Ship Of Theseus", says it would not have been wise to let her filmmaker-actor husband Aamir Khan present the film as he would have managed to pull a crowd, but the film can't take a wide audience.

Rao is releasing director Anand Gandhi's internationally acclaimed "Ship of Theseus" July 19 in association with UTV Motion Pictures.

"The film was produced when I came on board, so I am only presenting it. I am lending the film my name and whatever goodwill and credibility I have, so that the film gets wider audience," Rao, known for directing "Dhobi Ghaat", told IANS.

"If Aamir had presented the film, it would have been a problem for the film because a lot of people would have come to see the film because of Aamir and not like the film. It's not a film that can take a wide audience."

"Everybody can't walk in and watch this film because they are not prepared for this kind of cinema, and then they might be disappointed. Aamir would have been a tricky sword to use. He may bring big audience, but they may not like this film," she added.

The movie premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, is about human values and features three characters - an experimental photographer, ailing intellectual monk and a stock broker.

Right now "Ship of Theseus" is being released only in five cities - Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata.

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'Comedy Nights...' right mix of reality, fiction: Sumona

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"Comedy Nights with Kapil" includes performance and interaction with the live audience, which makes it a right amalgamation of reality and fiction, says TV actress Sumona Chakravarti.

Produced by comedian Kapil Sharma, the show that will go on air June 22 on Colors, and it will feature the actress in an important role.

"I think it is a wonderful mix between the two. It is a nice amalgamation. You get the feeling of a fiction show also. There is a bua (aunt), wife and husband. The fact that it is done with a live audience and comedy and gags make it a beautiful combination," Sumona told IANS.

Simon teamed up with Kapil earlier and shared a wonderful chemistry with him.

"From day one our equation has been fantastic. That is why I am doing the show. There is a fantastic rapport, which we have," said the actress currently seen in "Bade Acche Lagte Hain".

Sumona admits that comedy is not her forte.

"I never thought that I will have a comic streak and be part of hard core comedy. It is not that difficult, but not that easy also. One has to find a way," she said.

"I would not say comedy is my forte. I am an actor and I am glad to know that I can dabble in comedy too. There is a lot more left for me to do in comedy," she added.

Repetition of roles or being trapped in a particular image is what Sumona wants to avoid.

"I have only one agenda in terms of work that I don't like to repeat my work. It has to be different and challenging. I am totally open," she said.

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Theatre akin to investment for comedian Kapil

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Popular stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma, who has turned producer with "Comedy Nights with Kapil", considers his 12-year theatre experience, when he worked for free, as an investment.

In 2005, he won the stand-up comedy reality series "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge-Season 3". Now he is coming out with his show that will go on air June 22 on Colors channel.

"I have been planning for a very long time to start my own production house. I thank god that my dream has come true so soon," Kapil said Tuesday at the launch of the show.

"I had done theatre for 12 years for free and now I feel that was a kind of investment for me. I got to learn a lot from that experience," he added.

Meanwhile, Kapil has a lot more on his to-do list.

"I have an actor, a singer inside me. There are a lot of things, which I have to do and I am very happy that I am launching myself as a producer with the show, which is very unique in itself," said Kapil.

Sumona Chakravarti, Ali Asgar, Upasana Singh and Naseem Vicky will seen playing various family members of Kapil's family in the show.

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Lucky didn't have to struggle: Palak Muchhal

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Playback singer Palak Muchhal, who hogged the limelight after singing "Lapata" in Salman Khan starrer "Ek Tha Tiger", considers herself lukcy as she didn't have to struggle much.

The singer, who began her career in Bollywood with Himesh Reshammiya's "Damadamm!" in 2011, has given voice to songs like "Meri aashiqui tum hi ho" and "Naino ne naino se" as well.

"I am very lucky as I didn't have to do much struggle and very soon I got to sing the songs," the 21-year-old said in an interview.

"Just after I got 'Lapata', I dubbed for 65 songs and this was before 'Aashiqui 2'. So luckily, I got to sing so many songs soon," she added.

Palak is excited but at the same time she admits she has to put in a lot of hard work to stand out.

"I know there is a lot of struggle, lot of hard work, there are many good singers also. So responsibility of all singers (including me) to deliver best increases," she said.

"Today, almost 10 singers sing one song and among them the best one is chosen. So it's a tough time,"

She has also sung for "Policegiri", "Zanjeer" remake and YRF's untitled film among others.

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Ali Zafar happy to spend quality time with family

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Pakistani actor Ali Zafar doesn't believe in being overworked as he loves to spend quality time with family.

"I am very happy with the kind of scripts that I am getting right now, but more than that I am happy that I am distributing a lot of time to my family and not burning out myself with work," Ali told IANS

"I want to balance myself between work and family and I am happy that I am managing it quite well," he added.

Since his debut in Bollywood with the 2010 film "Tere Bin Laden", the musician-actor has worked in movies like "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", "London, Paris, New York" and "Chashme Baddoor".

He will be next seen in "Aman Ki Asha".

Ali, who started his career as singer and his first album "Huqa Pani" did well in his home country, prefers live performances.

"I enjoy going live. It's a very unusual experience. Concerts help you to get more confidence and you see your fans in front of you. There is nothing like going live," he said.

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India, China must collaborate for movies, culture: Jackie Chan

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Jackie Chan, one of Asian cinema's most prominent faces, is keen that India, the world's largest film producing nation, and China, globally the second largest film market, must collaborate to make movies, and exchange culture more often. Singing and dancing in a Bollywood film is also on his wish-list!

In the capital to inaugurate the Chinese Film Festival, jointly organised by the India-China Economic and Cultural Council in association with both India and China, the 59-year-old star of movies like "Police Story", "Rush Hour" and "The Myth" was "excitedly happy" with the warm reception from his fans.

Such initiatives - film festivals, cultural exchange programmes and music events - will "definitely" help the nations in improving relations, he said.

"There are (many) productions, studios and directors, you can hire some of the Chinese stars - actors, actresses to act in the movies or find some Chinese location (for your films)," Chan told IANS in an interview.

He cited his experience of working with Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat in the 2005 martial arts-based fantasy adventure film "The Myth".

"I worked with Mallika because there was a scope for something Indian (in the film)... (For Indian element) we know we need to come to India. But yes, I've always known India is a big market for films, and I believe we should collaborate for culture, music, movies, and everything," he added.

Chan came on a two-day visit to India, accompanied by actors Mengyu Zhang and Xingtong Yao, as well as Cai Fuchao, Chaina's minister of State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari held delegation level talks with his visiting Chinese counterpart Cai Fuchao here Tuesday to work out ways to screen more Indian films in China, and to discuss film co-production possibilities.

Chan, a global action star, admits he has been offered Bollywood movies in recent years.

"There are Bollywood directors who want to hire me and they want to make a movie, and also they want me to help them to make a movie in China. But because of the script, I didn't really like it, so we didn't make the deal! But I really hope someday I can make one Bollywood movie, singing, dancing... that's what I want," he said with a childlike innocence.

He also wants to be instrumental in taking a bit of different cultures from around the world, including from India, to his homeland.

"Actually, I should come to India to bring more Indian culture to China. Like for 'Chinese Zodiac', I went to (shoot in) Paris. So, I want to bring back other cultures to China," he said.

Recalling "The Myth", he added: "It had Indian culture and Indian action. When I showed it in China, people said, 'Oh wow! Now that's something new!'"

He admits being "pretty lucky" to have the "money to travel around the world and to make something that brings different cultures to China".

As for India, it intrigues and interests him, with its "locations" more than anything else, apart from the love he receives everytime he comes here.

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Slip into slip dress for night out

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Slip dress, a sleeveless dress with narrow straps, is usually worn by women as innerwear, but the same can now be flaunted at parties too.

Fashion designer Nicole Richie was spotted at one of the recent awards in a metallic bronze slip dress. To complement her look, she wore a red matt lipstick, chose bronze colour to do up her eyes and slicked back her hair.

Femalefirst.co.uk picked out few options for you to choose.

- Lace insert slip dress: It is a knee length strappy slip dress with lace insert detail.

- Scoop back maxi: It is strappy maxi slip dress with scoop back detail in metallic fabric and side splits.

- Ruffled trimmed dress: Made of cotton, it has a scoop neck, an empire waist, adjustable spaghetti straps, and a short length hem with tiered ruffle trim.

To work the look perfectly, wear minimum accessories and slip your feet into strappy heels.

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IMA slams Shah Rukh Khan over surrogacy reports

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The Indian Medical Association (INA) on Wednesday slammed Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan over reports that he and his wife were planning to have a baby boy through surrogacy.

"IMA strongly opposes any attempt or activity for pre-natal determination of sex of fetus," the association said.

"We strongly feel that public figures like Shah Rukh Khan, who are role models for the youth, should set a precedent by their good acts and refrain from such illegal activities," it said.

"A proper investigation should be done in this regard. Suitable legal action should be initiated not only on the guilty medical professional, but also the public who approach the doctor for carrying out such a determination," they said.

According to reports, Khan and his wife, who already have a son and daughter, were planning to have a baby boy through surrogacy.

Pre-natal sex determination is illegal in India. A provision for legal action and penalties exist in the PC-PNDT act both for the medical professional involved and public who request such an action.

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