Amrita Rao attends workshops to portray a journalist

Amrita Rao, who has been shuttling between dubbing for her upcoming film and preparing for her next, is leaving no stone unturned to make sure she gets her character correct

The actress is playing the role of a journalist and is also attending workshops to get the mannerisms correct. She is also personally involved with the costume stylists of the project to add her bit of authenticity. Phew!

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2013 will be an exciting year for me: Amrita Rao

Actress Amrita Rao, last seen in the 2011-film "Love U...Mr. Kalakaar!", is looking forward to the New Year when two of her films will be released.

"Two of my films will release in 2013 - one is 'Jolly LLB' which will release in March hopefully and 'Singh Saab the Great', which is releasing in August. I will start filming for it in December-January. So I am looking forward to 2013, it's going to be an exciting year of releases," the 31-year-old said here at an event organised by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Talking about vegetarianism in Bollywood, Amrita said: "In Bollywood, the toughest thing is when actors have to build their bodies, go gymming and they need a lot of protein intake. Because we don't eat non-veg, vegetarians always lack that protein element."

However, she insists vegetarians can have a great body too.

"Of course, there are a lot of substitutes for protein - there is paneer, all kinds of sprouts. I would like to tell everybody, Shahid Kapoor and our wrestler Sushil Kumar, both of them are vegetarians and have built bodies," she said.

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Amrita Rao the showstopper says Aadab!

Amrita Rao was a showstopper recently for a jewellery brand

Wearing an Indian outfit, the actress however decided to make the most of the festive mood of Eid while she walked the ramp and surprised all when she turned her back from the centre ramp and did a graceful adaab to all gesturing Eid Mubarak.

At the end of the show, Amrita was more of a head turner than a showstopper!

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Badminton fan Amrita Rao's granny introduced her to the sport

Not many are aware that Amrita Rao is a huge badminton fan.

In fact, the actress was introduced to this sport by her granny and ever since she makes sure they watch a game whenever possible. Wonder if they have played a game or two together.

Must say she has an extremely sporting granny.

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Amrita Rao - Kuch Spicy Ho Jaye

Who says you can't party when the skies open up? For Amrita Rao, the rains provide the perfect ambience to let her hair down and have a great time. She lists five party must-haves for the season for B-S:

A room with a (rainy) view
Monsoon venues need to be thoughtfully selected... a good view of the rain coupled with the breeze minus the discomforts of dampening your spirits is most essential!

Let the rhythm get you
Mild music playing in the backdrop always helps to pep up the energy and helps you to set the kind of mood that you want to give your party. Bollywood music has serenaded monsoon many a times anyway!
Kuch spicy ho jaye
Amazing starters tell you that rest of the evening is only going to get better. Any snack with a tangy spicy element compliments this season. Chaat, bhel, corn puffs and cheese stuffed mushrooms are something I would like to see on the menu!

Keeping company
The best parties with the most perfect ambience can go kaput if you don't have interesting company.

For keeps
Return gifts leave a good taste in the mouth and can score above the sweet dish in many cases! How about a fancy umbrella? Because you never know, they might just need it! (laughs)

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Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao in period romance?

Buzz is that Sooraj Barjatya is looking to make a period romance now, and he is trying to rope in his favourite jodi Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao for it. Shahid and Sooraj have maintained great relationship right from their Vivaah days and Shahid even drops by at his home or office whenever he finds time. We hear, Sooraj might have brought up the movie to Shahid's notice. It is going to be a retro romantic film. Amrita, we are sure, will be overjoyed with this trade info.

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Amrita shares her winning moment, Gudi Pudwa plans

Bollywood's petite beauty Amrita Rao, who is all excited to work again with Sooraj Barjatya after Vivaah, shares her Gudi Pudwa plans and also talks about the her winning moment of the World Cup.

Amrita who was born in Mumbai, considers herself a Maharashtrian, "I am basically from south but born in Mumbai, so I consider myself a Maharashtrian. We have made traditional srikhand and puri at home."On asking with whom is she going to celebrate this festival, Amrita says, "My mom, who was out of town is coming back today, so I will celebrate it with her.

When asked how she celebrated India's victory in the World Cup, Amrita quips, "I watched the match with all my friends and cousins, everyone brought in something to eat from samosas to vada paos, we had everything. Once India won the cup, we went out and saw a celebration that our generation had not seen ever."

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Amrita Rao back to work

Amrita Rao, who will be seen on the big screen after a gap of two years with Rajshri Productionss Love You Mr Kalakaar, insists she wasn't missing from B-town, but her two film projects were hit by the recession.

Amrita had AB Corporations The Legend Of Kunal, an epic drama, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Tabu and Arjun Rampal that was hit by recession.

Besides, she had signed up for Ken Ghoshs romantic family drama starring Neil Nitin Mukesh and her as a part of the younger generation and Rishi Kapoor and Hema Malini as the older generation.

"The two projects were supposed to be released in 2010 but due to recession both the films did not take off," said Amrita. The Legend Of Kunal, was a film based on the life of Kunal, the son of the Indian emperor Ashoka. King Ashoka was to be played by Amitabh Bachchan and his son Veera Kunal by Arjun Rampal. Amrita was to play Kanchanmala, Kunal's wife.

Amrita, who was last seen in 2009 in ShortKut: The Con a box-office dud, said, "After Shortkut the execution of these two projects was to start. But the films got shelved. So I was left only with this Rajshris film Love You Mr. Kalakaar."

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Amrita Rao relationship with Neil Kulkarni, a NRI orthopedic

Amrita Rao, who was once rumoured to be dating Shahid Kapoor is apparently in a relationship with Neil Kulkarni, a NRI orthopedic surgeon based in of San Francisco. While talking to a daily, a source close to the actress revealed, “Amrita was once in news for being artist MF Hussain’s muse. Later, Bollywood was always abuzz with rumours about Amrita dating different men but most of the rumours fell flat after a point of time.

But this time she seems to have finally found love. Amrita has been dating a certain Neil Kulkarni, an NRI orthopedic surgeon based out of San Francisco.”She met her alleged beau at a charity event in San Francisco last August while she was shooting for Rajshri Production’s ‘Love You Mr. Kalakar’ there.

Amrita’s aunt introduced her to Kulkarni, who works with one of the reputed hospitals in the city. And the surgeon instantly fell for the pretty actress.

The source added, “Amrita has tried hard to keep her personal life under wraps. Though it is a long-distance relationship, both Amrita and Neil are trying their level best to keep the romance alive. Neil made a trip to Mumbai to bring in the New Year with Amrita. But she did not allow the information to go out.

However, the actress is tight-lipped about her personal life. Amrita’s manager spoke on behalf of her and revealed, “Career is all that’s on Amrita’s mind and she has no time for love.”

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'LOVE U MR. KALAKAAR' releasing on May 13

Rajshri Productions' LOVE U MR. KALAKAAR! is all set for a May 13 release. Starring Tusshar Kapoor and Amrita Rao in the lead roles, the film is about how an artist makes his niche in a cut-throat corporate world... The film also beautifully highlights how there is an artist hidden in each of us, waiting to be discovered!

Other than Tusshar Kapoor and Amrita Rao in the lead roles, the film stars Ram Kapoor, Madhoo, Prem Chopra, Kiran Kumar, Yateen Kayekar, Jai Kalra, Kunal Kumar, and introduces Prashant Ranyal and Snigdha Akolkar.

The associate producers are Sooraj R Barjatya, Rajjat A Barjatya, Ruchi Ajit Barjatya, Kavita Barjatya, and producers: Kamal Kumar Barjatya, Rajkumar Barjatya, Ajit Kumar Barjatya, with story, screenplay, dialogue and direction by S Manasvi.

The cinematography is by Saurabh Vishwakarma, editing by Naynita Sen Datta, and Sanjay Dabhade, associate Rajan Kumar, choreography by Neerav Balvecha, costumes designed by Nishka Lulla. Playback - Kunal Ganjawala, Shreya Goshal, Neeraj Shridhar, Mohit Chauhan, playback singers: Vijay Prakash, Gayatri Ganjawala,Shivangi Kashyap, Reeg Deb Das, Vinod Stephen, The music is composed by Sandesh Shandilya lyrics penned by Manoj 'Muntashir'

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I look forward to being in love: Amrita Rao

The past few months have seen actress Amrita Rao deal with rumours about her link-up with co-star Tusshar Kapoor. But while the actress laughs them off, insisting that she’s very much single, she does admit that, ‘being in love’ is something that she looks forward to.

“Of course, I’d love to be in love someday, but it’s not something that you can go hunting for either. So, the wait for my Prince Charming continues,” reveals Rao. She may be single, but that doesn’t keep Rao from celebrating Valentine’s Day today. She reveals her plans for the day to DNA, “I plan to celebrate it with a bunch of very close friends.” She is quick to add that despite her single status, she does not feel the ‘love-pangs’ at all.

“We might have picked one day in the calender to celebrate love... but I choose everyday!” smiles Rao, as she shares her love mantra. “I think our generation believes in making things happen and not in waiting for a day or a reason for things to happen,” says Rao . But that does not mean that she brushes aside V-day as just another day. Rao still believes in the magic in the day as she says, “Yes, there’s something special about Valentine’s Day.”

So, what’s the best Valentine’s gift she’s ever got? “A fan from Nagpur spent probably all his savings to gift me a guitar and waited outside my house for days just to present it to me! It was straight out of a romantic novel!” she gushes.

A die-hard romantic at heart, Rao explains, “To be in love with every breath you take, flutter those dreamy eyes and flaunt that mooney smile every time your character falls in love on screen... oh, yes you got to be a ‘helpless romantic’ to transcend all that, each time with more conviction on screen!”

But that’s on screen. Off it, she does admit that being a celebrity takes a toll on personal relationships. “It’s funny the way people link you up and then have imaginary break-ups too. It’s hurtful. But I have always chosen not to make a daily soap of my personal life!”

What she doesn’t mind revealing though is how she would want to be wooed by her Prince Charming... “I’d want my man to stop all traffic and propose to me in the middle of the Bandra-Worli sea link,” she laughs as she signs off to celebrate the day.

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Amrita Rao's unusual brainstorms

So, you thought the sweet Ms. Amrita Rao was an innocent, girl-next-door, huh? Well, what we're going to tell you now will make you rethink.

This gal has gone from sweet, to bold, to kinky. Yeah, believe it or not...she revealed it all. Recently, while talking to zoOm about her next film with the Barjatyas, she said that the film was kinky.

Of course, our jaw dropped with shock, and we asked Amrita what was so kinky about the film? She quickly explained, "It's a sweet, cute story." Hmnnn...we can't say the same thing about your faux pas, gal.

We think the Barjatyas - known for their traditional family dramas - are already getting a panic attack on reading this. And her co-star, the sweet Tusshar Kapoor, must be wondering if was a better idea to go mute for a role, than romance the lovely Ms.Rao on-screen.

Well, we know sex sells, but kinky...we're not so sure yet, gal. And we do like you looking cute, sexy and hmnn....don't worry, we aren't getting kinky ideas already. Lol!

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Amrita Rao joins premiere of No One Killed Jessica

Amrita Rao charmed in a military green sleeveless shift dress at the premiere of No One Killed Jessica on January 5, making a rare public appearance. The 29-year-old Welcome to Sajjanpur star's dress had an embellished right shoulder.

Amrita accessorized with black heels, black clutch and a black leather strap watch in her left arm. Her long wavy tresses cascaded down her back with a middle parting. Cinnamon lipstick and lined eyes rounded her simple yet elegant looks.

Amrita is currently filming for Rajshree production's Love You Mr Kalakar, with co-star Tusshar Kapoor. This is her second film with the production house, after Vivaah (2006). Returning to Rajshree was the highlight of her career in 2010, says Amrita.

"They're like family to me, and after Vivaah, I really wanted to work with them," Amrita told. Amrita's wishlist for 2011 includes working with Aamir Khan, whom she admires greatly; working with Aditya Chopra and the success of her under production film Love You Mr Kalakar. Additionally, she has a secret wish! "There is another wish too, but that I can't disclose right now. It's a secret!"

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Amrita Rao in MTV party: Hotties

Amrita Rao made a rare public appearance looking gorgeous in gray jeans and tunic top at Finale Party of MTV's Making The Cut at Tote in Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai, on Monday, November 15. Amrita, 29, accessorized with black peeptoe ankle strap heels, black clutch, hoop earrings and a black chunky bead bracelet.

The Vivaah star is currently filming for S Manasvi's Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! with co-star Tusshar Kapoor. She will be next seen in David Dhawan's cricket comedy Hook Ya Crook with co-stars John Abraham, Kay Kay Menon, Shreyas Talpade and Genelia D'souza. The film is due for release on December 10. Amrita recently re-iterated her single status. "I am single and haven't found anyone. I feel if I have to get someone he will come to me, it all depends on destiny," Amrita told TOI.

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Amrita Rao goes for a Hot makeover

Amrita Rao donning a bold avatar in the Bollywood movie Short Kut had astounded many. However the actress, who is best recognized for portraying the image of a traditional Indian girl on the silver screen, claims that she is not going for a complete change. The 29-year old actress says that she has no uncertainties in portraying characters that have a variety of shades and her celluloid-image depends on the type of roles that she bags.

She rubbished the claims of many who said that she donned her ‘bold’ image in order to get roles. She said that her image has got nothing to do with her getting roles, since she’s comfortable with her own style. She adds that her every approach is from the same spirit that truly represents the diverse avatars of the standard Indian girl.

She also says that she never had any formal training in acting and she has put in her heart and soul in every role she has got so far. She signs off by saying that as an actress she needs to believe in herself immensely in order to make the audience realize her acting potentials.

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Sisters of Famous Actresses, who don't act

Recognise Anisha, Priya or Preeta? You probably won't or at least not until their last names are given. So let's try again: Do you know Anisha Padukone, Priya Rao or Preeta Balan? Yes, we are talking about the younger sisters of famous Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone, Amrita Rao and Vidya Balan, respectively.

Bollywood can not churn out a Kareena Kapoor for every Karisma Kapoor or a Shamita Shetty for every Shilpa Shetty. After all, some siblings don't want to be part of the glamourous and marvelous world that is Tinseltown.

Though these sisters might make it big in their respective field, we may never see them shine on the silver screen. Here's a list of sisters of the stars, and what they are up to:

Anisha Padukone:
Occupation: Professional golf player

Most young girls would love to have an elder sister like Deepika. Who wouldn't want to follow her footsteps, especially when the red carpet is already laid out in front of you?

But we guess Anisha Padukone in unlike other girls, and why shouldn't she
be? After all she is a professional golf player. In fact, Deepika once
said in an interview that she envies her sister and that Anisha's talent seems pretty extra-ordinary as compared to her own acting career.

Anisha did receive an offer to star in a Kannada film, but she has her own set
of goals that she wants to achieve, which doesn't include acting on
the silver screen.

Ahana Deol
Occupation: Professional dancer.

Her ENTIRE family is in the film business - right from her superstar parents to her half-brothers and cousins to, of course, her elder sister. So what makes her different from Esha Deol?

Apparently films don't interest Ahana, and it's partly because everyone around
her is doing it. As a matter of fact, Esha's first film Chura Liya Hai Tumne was offered to Ahana. And it was after her rejection that Esha was considered for the role. Talk about NOT eating from the proverbial silver spoon!

Anyway, apart from being an accomplished Bharatnatyam dancer, she plans to become a director someday. She is currently assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali Bhansali for his Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer ~~Guzaarish.

Rangoli Ranaut
Occupation: Housewife

Not much was known about Kangana Ranaut's family until her sister was subjected to an acid attack by a jilted lover. It made national news much to the discomfort of Rangoli, for she is quite a conservative girl, unlike Kangana.

Fortunately she recovered in time thanks to Kangana, who roped in the best surgeons for her treatment. Rangoli is now happily married to her long-time boyfriend
Vikram, and has no inclination to even move to Mumbai, let alone act in
Bollywood films.

Preeta Rao
Occupation: Student

She is the younger sister (and alleged twin) of pretty and petite Amrita Rao. Having studied History from Sophia College in Mumbai, she is also rumoured to be pursuing a higher degree in the US.

Sources close to her reveal that she is academically inclined. And although she
has done some modeling assignments she has no interest whatsoever in the glitz and glamour world that her sister is part of.

Priya Balan
Occupation: Advertising

Vidya Balan had her highs and lows in her film career but as a TV artist (inHum Paanch) she was reasonably successful. Then why didn't her sister ever dabble
in modeling?

Well, because she was apparently more interested in being behind the camera than in front of it. Ergo, Vidya's sister Priya is working in the mad world of advertising. She is working for Lowe-Lintas, where Paa director Balki is the head honcho.

Which sisters of the star would you like to see on celluloid? Leave a
comment and let us know.

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Amrita and Tusshar dedicated to work

Tusshar Kapoor and Amrita Rao are gung ho about Sooraj Barjatya’s Love You... Mr. Kalaakar. According to our source, the duo has been shooting for over 15 hours a day in Mumbai’s studios. A unit source said, “The film is being made on a very tight schedule. Both Tusshar and Amrita arrive at the studio and are ready with their make-up and costumes before time.

They arrive at 7 in the morning and shoot till 11 in the night. Barjatya has been pretty impressed with the young guns.” Once the shoot starts there is no looking back. “Except for a short lunch break and even shorter tea time, there is no break and the two shoot continuously till late in the night.”

Tusshar and Amrita have not left any stone unturned to prove their dedication towards the film. In fact, Tusshar immediately called Sooraj Barjatya, the day he returned to Mumbai from Golmaal 3’s Hyderabad schedule and said that he was prepared to shoot any day for Sooraj’s film.

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Amrita Rao, Tusshar Kapoor Start Filming for Love U... Mr. Kalakaar

Production for Rajashree Entertainment's Love U... Mr. Kalakaar, a young love story headlining Amrita Rao and Tusshar Kapoor has started. The unit is shooting 14 hours a day with trademark Rajashri efficiencies. Unlike Rajshri's past megahits - Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Hum Saath Saath Hain and Vivah, Amrita's debut film - the new film is not focused on a marriage.

Also, Sooraj Barjatya, who wielded the baton for the past hits, is taking a backseat. Love U... Mr. Kalakaar, the first of a 3 film deal between Amrita Rao and Rajshir Productions, is being helmed by debutant director S Manasvi, an FTII graduate who has also written the story and the screen play.

It is the story of Sahil (Tusshar Kapoor), a cartoonist, an artist who derives his inspiration from emotions that come from the sky, from the earth, a scrap of paper, a passing shape, a spider's web; while Ritu (Amrita Rao) is a management trainee, whose world revolves around debits, credits, turnovers, profits, deadlines. She falls in love with Sahil.

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Amrita Rao Graces AGL Magazine June 2010

Amrita Rao features on the coverof AGL Magazine for the month of June 2010. Amrita Rao is more ofter seen in public parties than her movie, She has only one movie on her name “The Legend of Kunal” in which she share silverscreen with Amitabh Bachchan and Arjun Rampal. Checkout Amrita Rao AGL Magazine.

Having modeled for nearly 35 ads, her decision to act in films didn’t come as a surprise. What came as a surprise was that unlike other models who dropped out of college to pursue their careers, Amrita Rao preferred to thumb down film offers to complete her graduation in psychology.

Coming from a very well to do, Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin family, this Gemini born (on June 17th) started her modeling career with Fairever fairness cream ad but it was the Close-up ad that fetched her recognition. Within 18 months, she was the face that promoted Major Brands such as Clean & Clear Face Wash, Pantene Hair Wash, Wringly Chewing Gum, Domino’s Pizza, Anne French, HMT Watches and a lot of South Indian ads.

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TUSSHAR, AMRITA IN RAJSHRI’S NEXT

Rajshri Productions has signed actors Tusshar Kapoor and Amrita Rao for their new movie `Love U... Mr Kalakar`. The movie will go on the floors in July, 2010. This is going to be Tusshar`s first movie with the well known production house while Amrita has already starred in a Rajshri movie titled `Vivah` opposite Shahid Kapur. And, Rajshri’s Barjatyas are known for making movies based on love stories.

In this movie, Tusshar plays Sahil, a cartoonist who derives his inspiration from emotions and things ranging from the sky, the earth, a scrap of paper, a passing shape and a spider`s web. On the other hand, Amrtia Rao plays Ritu, a management trainee, whose world revolves around debits, credits, turnovers, profits and deadlines!

Manasvi in his directorial debut dwells on the love story between the two different types of characters. The debutant director imagines if both the players would collaborate with one another. Would Amrita Rao help Tusshar “sketch" the new rules of business for her! It’s an artist’s simplicity amidst the dynamic corporate world, he adds. Incidentally, Manasvi has also penned the story, the screenplay and also dialogues for the movie.

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