First Look: David

The very talented Bejoy Nambiar who directed cult thriller 'Shaitaan' in 2011 which received lots of appreciations is back with 'David'. David was always in the news for it's unique star cast and also for being in two languages which are Hindi and Tamil.

The film comprises of a huge cast list such as Neil Nitin Mukesh, Tabu, South-Star Vikram, Isha Sharvani, Vinay Virmani, Lara Dutta, Ajinkya Deo, South indian heart-throb Jiiva.

The Trailer of the movie has been released on Social Networking sites and YouTube with a terrific response. Going by the Trailer, The film would simultaneously show tracks of three people named David with Vikram's story takes place in Goa, Vinay Virmani's story proceeding in Mumbai and Neil Nitin Mukesh's story happening in London and that they occur at different periods.

The performance and over-all scenario sounds very exciting and promising at the same time. It would also be a treat to watch such a huge list of Talented star-cast performing in the same frame. Not-To-Be-Missed, Remo's music and the Rock Version of famous qawalli 'Dama dam mast Qalandar' played in the Trailer

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I can't just be known as Saira's mom or Mahesh's wife

Actress Lara Dutta, who gave birth to daughter Saira earlier this year, says motherhood has become her parameter for choosing any new project.

"I think for me, motherhood has definitely and completely become the biggest parameter, the biggest measuring scale for the things I want further in life," the 34-year-old said here Thursday at an event of the Columbia Alumni association.

"When it comes to films, be extremely selective about how much time now I want to spend out of the house and, therefore, a script better be really very good before I just try to put my name to it," she added.

However, despite this, motherhood is not impeding her career and Lara, who is married to tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, says it is not possible for her to become a stay-at-home mom.

"I don't think that I am the kind of woman who can stay at home and be known just as Saira's mom or just as Mahesh's wife. I genuinely think that there is lot more that I want to do," Lara said.

Lara turned producer with "Chalo Dilli" in 2011. She wants to produce more such films.

"I do want to produce more films. I think we were extremely lucky to get the first script of our film 'Chalo Dilli' and I was very happy with the fact that it had more content in it than post normal Hindi films. I am going to take a little bit of credit for that. I still want to produce films that are high on content," she said.

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Lara finds Farhan hot!

Farhan Akhtar has left a lasting impression on Lara Dutta with the trailer of his upcoming film "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".

"So...saw 'Talaash' (which I really liked), but what stayed with me long after is the accompanying trailer of BMB ('Bhaag Milkha Bhaag')! @FarOutAkhtar, you are hot," tweeted Lara.

"Talaash", featuring Aamir Khan released to a good reception Nov 30, while "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, will hit the screens July 12, 2013

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Lara to start shooting after daughter's birthday in January

Actress Lara Dutta says she will be back in the studio after celebrating her daughter Saira's first birthday, which is Jan 20 next year. 

"Well I am back in January, Bejoy Nambiar's 'David' is out, you will see me in a small little way there. As soon as we are back from the Australian open and Saira's first birthday celebration, I am back in the studios to start shooting a film," the 34-year-old said here Thursday at the launch of a new cooking oil from Fortune. 

"I enjoy my work and I have always said that even motherhood or marriage is not going to slow me down.

I enjoy my career, I have to reach places, I am thinking about new ventures. So it's all a part of the work and I love being back at work," she added.

Meanwhile, Lara is currently happy with her body and wants to spend more time with her daughter than in the gym. 
"The health of my child and her needs are the most important things for me right now. 

So of course, while catering to her I don't want to be spending hours in the gym and losing out time with my daughter," Lara said.

"So it's basically managing what I eat which I have been careful about and getting X amount of exercise in.

I am happy with the way I look right now, I am not at my ideal weight. But by the time I start working at the beginning of next year, I am pretty sure I will," she added.

Lara was last seen in Farhan Akhtar's "Don 2" as Shah Rukh Khan's mole.

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Lara wants to turn director

Lara Dutta, who is multitasking right now, says she would like to soon direct a film. 

"I am a producer today and I know at some point of time I would like to try my hand at direction and I don't think it is too far down in the future. I think it will happen eventually," Lara told.

The 34-year-old is married to ace tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi and juggling many roles right now - she is an actor, producer, designer, playing a perfect homemaker and hands on mother to her daughter Saira.

Lara will soon be seen in director Bejoy Nambiar' movie "David", which also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, Tabu, Vinay Virmani and Isha Sharvani. The movie is expected to release some time next year. 

The actress' motto is to stay connected to the industry for the rest of her life. 

"Even if I am acting or not, but through some production or my husband's production (Bheegi Basanti), I will constantly be associate with the Indian film industry," she said. 

Asked if she is a planned person, Lara said: "I am not a planned person at all. Life happens to me. I think I am very blessed and I am very grateful."
Last seen in "Don: The King Is Back", the actress loves taking chances and says this attitude has so far yielded favourable results. 

"I take a lot of chance. I throw myself off the deep end and sometimes I am terrified doing it. But then I think if I don't take those chances, then it's like nothing ventured and nothing lost. I think I have grown tremendously with all the risks I have taken," Lara said who has worked in movies like "Bhagam Bhag", "No Entry" and "Housefull"

Asked her about the perks of motherhood and she said: "I have unearthed a huge trove of patience, which I never had before. I have always been self-reliant but it has given me so much more confidence. I have travelled with Saira across the world and we have done amazing trips.

"I am a hands on mum and I have done it all on my own. And when you get through an entire day, you feel such an immense sense of accomplishment. Your baby is happy and healthy. It has changed me for better," she added.

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Eid Mubarak, says Bollywood

Bollywood celebrities tweeted Eid wishes to their fans and followers.

Bollywood celebrities wished everyone happiness, love and peace this Eid. Here's what some of them had to say on Twitter.

Bipasha Basu: Eid Mubarak to all!Peace and happiness forever

Lara Dutta: Eid Mubarak! Wishing everyone a joyous festival season!

Akshay Kumar: May the guidance and blessings of Allah be with you and your family, Eid Mubarak.

Farhan Akhtar: Eid Mubarak. Wish you all happiness and peace.

Madhur Bhandarkar: Eid Mubarak! Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous Eid.God Bless.

Anupam Kher: Landed in cold and wintry London. But a very Warm Eid Mubarak to all. Love, Peace & Prosperity.

Arjun Rampal: Eid Mubarak, peace and love.

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Lara Dutta launches her own Clothing Line

Actress Lara Dutta who has seen very less amount of success in her acting career has now turned a fashion designer with the launch of her first Indian wear collection. Fashion has always interested me. I wanted to create a brand that's affordable but exclusive. I have collaborated with Chhabra 555 for the same, she says.

Lara, who gave birth to her first child, daughter Saira in January this year, says that she is not looking to compete with established designers.

But when questioned why she chose to begin with ethnic wear, Lara adds It's exciting to design Indian clothes. I have seen the collection to the finish. The time that I spent with Saira at home allowed me to come out with this collection. It wasn't easy, but it was a lot of fun. A lot changes when you become a mother.

We can only wish at least Lara churns out some success as a Fashion Designer.

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Lara to launch own ethnic wear line

Former Miss Universe and actress Lara Dutta is excited about launching her own fashion line, an ethnic Indian wear collection.

"Excited to launch my own line of ethnic Indian wear that will be available in stores this coming festive season! Have worked hard on it," tweeted Lara.

"It's my very first collection and I think it looks good," added the 34-year-old, who gave birth to her first child, a daughter, with tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, in January.

This is not her first foray as a business woman. She turned film producer with "Chalo Dilli" under her banner Bheegi Basanti Productions, in 2011.

Lara has also earlier launched fitness DVDs.

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Lara prefers creative side of filmmaking

Lara Dutta turned to film production with "Chalo Dilli", but she says she loves the creative side of filmmaking more.

"Started off the morning listening to some good new music! I love the business of movies! Albeit the creative side more than the business end," tweeted the 34-year-old.

Lara, who will now be seen in Bejoy Nambiar's "David", is currently enjoying being mother to her daughter Saira, who was born in January.

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Barfi! left Lara Dutta in tears

Former beauty queen Lara Dutta was in tears after watching 'Barfi!'. She is all praise for actors Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Ileana d'Cruz

Thoroughly enjoyed 'Barfi!' this evening! Had a good old-fashioned weep at the cinema. Superlative performances by Ranbir, PC (Priyanka Chopra) and Ileana, Lara tweeted.

Directed by Anurag Basu, the film is a romantic comedy that revolves around a deaf and mute boy Murphy, autistic girl Jhilmil and Shruti, a young and lovely girl.

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Lara's wish list of movies

Lara Dutta, who is busy with her baby these days, has prepared a list of movies she wants to watch in the forthcoming months. "Looking forwrd to seeing... Priyanka (Chopra) in 'Barfi!', Rani (Mukerji) in 'Aiyyaa', Salman (Khan) in 'Dabangg 2' and Shah Rukh Khan in 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'," tweeted Lara. These days, the former beauty queen has put everything on the backburner for her seven-month-old daughter Saira.

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For baby, everything's on the backburner: Lara Dutta

From feeding her baby to changing her nappies to singing lullabies, Lara Dutta is busy playing a hands-on mother to her seven-month- old daughter Saira. She says that the rest of the things have taken a backseat as she is enjoying the most satisfying, yet challenging role of her life.

The former beauty queen is so engrossed in nitty-gritty of her domesticity that not only her entire schedule but her conversation too revolves around Saira.

"In all honesty, Saira has become the biggest selection barometer for me to choose on what I want to get back into because it is difficult to spend much time away from her. I would take up a new film only if something is really fantastic and different," Lara, who is married to tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, told in an interview.

"I am putting everything on the backburner, so my baby is my first priority," added the doting mom. 

Lara has just wrapped up shooting for Bejoy Nambiar's "David" and says she chose to be a part of the film as it didn't require her to work more and at the same time it was different from what she has done so far. 

"My role in 'David' was not massive in terms of screen time, but it was challenging as I hadn't done anything like that and so I agreed to be a part of it," she said.

The actress says motherhood is challenging but fun. 

"Motherhood is great and challenging at the same time. It is thoroughly rewarding too. Saira is a wonderful baby to have. You start getting the hang of it just a week after becoming a mother," said the 34-year-old. 

The model-turned-actress won the Miss Universe title in 2000 and three years later made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with "Andaaz" and went on to do films like "Masti", "No Entry", "Housefull" and "Don 2". She married tennis champion Mahesh Bhupathi in February last year.
In the quest to strike a balance between being a wife and a mother, Lara tries to be herself too. 

"Though I am a mother, wife, at the same time I am also my own person. For me, to be able to work, be a mother, and enjoy motherhood is also important," she said.

The actress is on road to lose the post-baby flab though she admits it would not be an easy job. 

"To get back into shape is difficult for any new mother as you have to be strict in your diet and workout. But for me the criterion was never that I have to lose weight in four months or five months," she said. 

"So I haven't lost all the weight that I had put on, but I am happy and know that I am on the right track," she said adding there is no short cut to lose post-pregnancy weight.

"Some women are genetically blessed and after delivery they are back to wearing jeans, but for us Indian women we are not blessed like that; so you have to watch what you eat but not at the cost of your health as you are feeding a baby," she added. 

Meanwhile, after "Chalo Dilli", she is now working on two scripts, which will again be produced by her under banner Bheegi Basanti Productions.

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Lara begins shooting David

Actress Lara Dutta, who gave birth to daughter Saira earlier this year, is back to work. She has started shooting for the movie "David", which is being shot in Hindi and Tamil simultaneously.

"Morning folks! Off to shoot for Bejoy Nambiar's 'David'. Being shot in Hindi and Tamil simultaneously! Doing both versions," tweeted the 34-year-old, who is married to tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi.

"David" is a gangster-comedy and features actors Neil Nitin Mukesh, Vinay Virmani, Vikram and Isha Sharvani.

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Bollywood films, music Bhupathi's stress buster

Tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, who is busy preparing for the London Olympics beginning July 27, turns to Bollywood films and songs for some relaxation.

When asked about his favourite Bollywood song that helps him unwind, the 38-year-old said, "I don't really sing but the last movie I saw was 'Bol Bachchan' and I thought it was very funny. New song from 'Cocktail', 'Tum hi ho bandhu' is also a stress buster."

Bhupathi is married to actress Lara Dutta and they own production house "Big Daddy Productions".

The star player is currently looking forward to London Olympics and says he is happy that his six-month-old daughter Saira will be with him during the Games.

"It's always nice to have family around you when you are playing at the big events and, of course, she (Saira) is going to be there. So hopefully, I'll be able to take her around," he said.

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Pregnant Lara is missing hubby Mahesh

To be mummy and actor Lara Dutta may be missing husband and ace tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi but he seems to have more than made up for the absence. Mahesh has been touring the US for various tournaments for the past couple of days. Owing to this, he too is missing out on spending time with wife Lara who is expecting.

Mahesh, who makes it a point to either travel with wife or take a break in between his tournaments, is missing out on spending time with her as Lara cannot fly during her pregnancy. But the wait has worth it as Mahesh and partner Leander Paes have clinched the Cincinnati Open Title in the US.

A visibly elated Lara Dutta posted on her Twitter page, “And THAT’S how we finish off an amazing Sunday! CongratulatioAns @ Maheshbhupathi and Leander for clinching the Cincinnati Open Title!!!!! :)” Besides wifey Lara who was seen congratulatory the duo, new found friend Neil Nitin Mukesh too sent his congratulatory messages to Mahesh.

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Lara Dutta : I m not pregnant

The latest buzz that hits the gossip column is that Bollywood actress Lara Dutta is pregnant. It is rumored that Lara Dutta is in the family way. But the actress vehemently denied the report saying that she is not expecting.

It was also reported that Lara has just finished the shooting of ‘Don 2’ and is working on her next production. Lara and Mahesh feel that it is the right time to start a family. It was also rumored that the couple does not want to divulge the good news now as Lara has not completed three months.

Not only Lara but the pregnancy hoax has also roped in Shilpa Shetty. Later, Shilpa clarified that she is not pregnant and it is a mere rumor. Well, this time Lara had to give clarification about the report. Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi got married on February 21, 2011.

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Lara Dutta is Pregnant

Looks like it is baby time in Bollywood as after actress Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan’s recent announcement of her pregnancy, speculations are rife about the other Bunt babe from Bollywood, actor Shilpa Shetty.

However, she’s not alone as grapevine is abuzz with news that the Bollywood actress turned film producer, Lara Dutta who recently wed tennis player, Mahesh Bhupathi early this year, too is in the family way.

Says a source close to the couple, “Lara and Mahesh have always taken things as they come. Though they have been busy with their respective work, they feel it’s the right time to have a kid. Besides, Lara has just finished shooting for Don 2, and is working on her next home production now. She may orshe may notfeaturein her next film.”

Since it’s still in the early stages, the couple will apparently make the announcement only when they feel it’s the right time for it. “It is considered inauspicious to speak about the pregnancy until it’s completed three months. Right now they are really hush-hush about the entire thing and do not want too many people’s attention,” says the source.

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Dutta reveals her perfectionist side

Post her shaadi, actress Lara Dutta seems to be on her way to increasingly becoming a perfectionist. A source close to the actress says that Dutta had looked after almost every detail for the music launch of her upcoming film. Says the source,

"We don't know if it has anything to do with marriage per se, but we've all observed that Dutta has become a perfectionist of late. She wants to be kept in the loop and she thinks a lot before giving the go ahead for anything. She's become a strategist of sorts." And another source tells us that the team of her upcoming film witnessed a similar side of the actor during the filming of a shot.

Apparently, a scene required Dutta to wear a jacket and the actor made it a point to source one all the way from London! "She was emphasizing on the importance of authenticity. And since this was Dutta's maiden production venture, nothing could stop her from going that extra mile, or spending that extra buck.

Dutta initially looked for a jacket that would blend with her character and the scene (in local stores). She even called her fashion conscious friends to see if they had a suitable jacket. But then she logged on to the internet and stumbled upon the one she was looking for. It was only later that she learnt that the jacket had to be called in from the UK," says the source explaining the chain of events.

The jacket apparently brought a smile to the actress's face and she was on cloud nine when she saw the final shot. Well, there are some added advantages of being the producer of your own film, right?

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Vinay Pathak: Dutta underused as an actor

Actor Vinay Pathak, who has gained appreciable success with his offbeat films, is upset that his `Chalo Dilli` co-star Lara Dutta`s potential has not been fully utilised by the industry.

"I am not a commercial celebrity. It`s a fantastic opportunity for me to work with Lara. She is a fabulous actor, very underused in our industry. She has done some wonderful roles, but she is yet to be exploited," Vinay told reporters.

"I am ecstatic about that fact that we came together to work on a story and a film that has given ample opportunity to both of us to indulge in what we know the best," he added. But isn`t it an odd pair on screen?

"It`s a story of an odd couple that`s why we have come together. The story requires such imagery and such characterisation, hence such actors," said Vinay, who is working for the second time with director Shahant Shah after his critically acclaimed `Dasvidaniya`. Produced by Eros International in association with Big Daddy Production, `Chalo Dilli` is set to hit the theatres April 29.

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Lara Dutta sings an unique tune

She's finished stunts underwater, pulled off some greatly memorable scenes and even moved toward getting hitched in the middle of an excited swarm of paparazzi! Yet, Lara Dutta isn’t as courageous as she appears. Truth be told, the performer has a quite ladylike fear—cockroaches! The precise sight of one of these frightening little things gives Lara shivers down the spine, a partner near the character discloses.

So, envision Lara's unpleasantness when she had to do a scene—with a cockroach—for her picture Chalo Dilli! While the careful portions of the scene remain indistinct, our cause declares that it other side Lara alarmed out of her wits—and that something greater than one cockroach was included.

“Lara was petrified,” declares our origin, joining that the scenario got worse for the character when an unit part chose to take on an ideal trick on her. “Seeing how startled she was, a part of the team took it into his head to hurl a plastic cockroach at her. And then Lara, who generally is exceptionally held and regulated, got so unnerved that she fundamentally

bounced and ran haphazard, screeching at the top of her lungs. It was a side of Lara we had never viewed ever. She is invariably so cultured, but this once, her dread actually got the preferable of her,” her companion expresss. While her mate cannot reveal advance items, for the sake of the hapless team part, we do trust Lara kept her insight into humour in spite of getting the dismay of her essence. Moreover, it does make us wonder if Mahesh Bhupathi had to squash any of the proposed unpleasant little things to win Lara's heart and hand?

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