At 30, Bipasha Basu looking for serious roles

 

She came into the limelight with her coffee bean complexion in "Ajnabee" and was called a scorcher for her skin show in "Jism". But Bollywood beauty Bipasha Basu, who turns 30 Wednesday, has now moved on from being just a sex icon and is signing on mature roles.Voted the Sexiest Asian woman in 2007 by the British weekly newspaper Eastern Eye, the starlet of films like "Rudraksh", "No Entry", "Omkara" and "Dhoom 2" is taking steps towards signing on for serious roles.
"If I don't like what's being offered, I won't sign anything (any more)," Bipasha had earlier told IANS in an interview.
Her stint with arthouse movie started with Prakash Jha's 2005 political drama "Apaharan". He presented her in a deglamourised role, but it was Ajay Devgan who had an author-backed role.
Bipasha's first meatier role was in Madhur Bhandarkar's critically acclaimed 2006 film "Corporate". She proved her mettle and both critics and audiences applauded her performance. She was nominated for the Filmfare Best Actress award.
Last year she did Rituparno Ghosh's Bengali film "Shob Charitro Kalponik" and is currently doing Sudipto Chattopadhyaya's "Pankh" and Rahul Dholakia's "Lamhaa".
Despite churning out fewer hits and more misses, the actress, who entered filmdom in 2001, constantly hogged the limelight, thanks to her oomph factor.
Her long-awaited share of fame came in 2008 with hits like "Race" and "Bachna Ae Haseeno". She is now breaking from convention and taking on new challenges.
For "Lamhaa", Bipasha is all set to change the dynamics of physical appearances of a Kashmiri girl.
"When you think of a Kashmiri girl in our movies, what comes to mind is a fair-skinned, light-eyed girl. But I want to disprove that myth. The pre-conceived notions have to be overcome," said Bipasha.
The actress is bent on looking convincing in the role and had even invited a Kashmiri woman to Mumbai in order to study her body language, speech patterns and mannerisms to get into the character.
"I think I'm going to be more keen on getting it right than the director. I've never done a film like this before. The role requires me to be someone else altogether.
"And for this I needed help. I wanted to play the character the way girls really are today in Kashmir. Very basic," explained the actress, who is dating Bollywood hunk John Abraham.
Unlike other actors, Bipasha is not very keen to try her luck in Hollywood.
"No filmmakers of Hollywood are willing to sign any Bollywood actor without a screen test apart from Aishwarya Rai. They seem to know no Hindi film actors, not even Amitabh Bachchan.
"I found out that I will have to start again (there) from scratch like screen tests and other tantrums. They treat you like a newcomer. So I've decided to stay in Mumbai and be the 'queen' here," she had said.
"India is a very comfortable place for us because we have already made a niche here. So why would anyone want to go and struggle there? I don't want to go and struggle. I have gone through my struggle."Her other future projects include "Aa Dekhen Zara" and "Freeze".

What 2009 holds for our stars

We recently informed you what 2009 holds for superstars of Bollywood like SRK, Aamir, Salman, Saif, Katrina and others. Now we bring you the predicted future of other Bollywood stars. Check them out..

Ranbir Kapoor (28th Sept. 1982 ) :- Ranbir comes under the direct influence of No.1 (Sun ), is also ruled by Nos. 6 & 8 (Venus & Saturn - Libra ) and No.3 (Jupiter – 2 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 8 + 2 = 39 = 3 + 9 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3 ).

Currently in his 27th year, it is not a bad phase of his life but still not the best one either. He should always add his father initial ‘R’ to his name. Wearing a Diamond will also help.

Preity Zinta (January 31, 1975 ) :- The ‘bubbly’ beauty will have a decent 2009 but her 35th year (3 + 5 = 8 ) indicates personal struggle especially in terms of relationships which will eventually affect her health. Wearing a combination of a Yellow Sapphire, Hessonite & Emerald is a must.

Shahid Kapoor (Feb. 25. 1981 ) :- Soft spoken Shahid is ruled by Nos.2 & 7 (Moon & Neptune ), No.3 (Jupiter - Pisces ) & No.1 (Sun ). This year will prove for Shahid that he can stand on his able feet. Very soon, he will be entering his 29th year and the best phase of his career will be on a roll. Just wait & watch !

Vidya Balan (1st Jan. 1978 ) :- A new year baby, Vidya will enter her 32nd (3 + 2 = 5 ) year soon. One of her weakesh numbers, she should let go any unnecessary tensions and worries surrounding her.

She should ignore things which does not have any influence over her life and just move on. She will have to be extra careful while decision making

Bipasha Basu (Jan. 7, 1979 ) :- This sultry siren is ruled by Nos.2 & 7 (Moon & Neptune ) twice & No.8 (Saturn – Capricorn ). She will enter the 31st year of her life and this year will invite strain in relationships. She should practice yoga & meditation to relax. Wearing a Cat’s Eye will help ward off negativity.

Bipasha narrates the horror of 26/11

What most of us don’t know that our leggy lass Bipasha Basu was also caught in the mayhem of the terrible terror attacks that brought Mumbai to a standstill.

Bipasha says, “I feel vulnerable and helpless. That’s why I haven’t spoken until now.”

Bipasha was on the way to her home from filmcity when she got stuck in the mayhem, “It happened at Vile Parle as I crossed the area. There was mayhem on the road as my staff and I sat huddled in our car wondering what to do next. Should we go forward? Or go back? I told my driver to drive in the middle of the road as fast as possible,” she says.

Bipasha apparently has been wounded very bad emotionally after the terror attacks, she says, “I’ve been extremely affected by 26/11. I haven’t spoken to anyone about it until now. I don’t know how I can ease the pain of Mumbai. Everyone wants to put forward more than just a point of view. But no one seems to know what to do. I do believe in the mass movement that Mumbai has been seeing over the last three weeks. I think people lighting candles, holding hands, showing their solidarity speaking out…it’s all very effective.”

“I thought this movement would die down after the first few days. But now I feel it’s not losing momentum. And I’m very happy about that. The media is playing a very important part in keeping the movement against terrorism alive. I must admit I thought it would be over after one Sunday. That’s why I kept quiet.”

“I just hope it continues. If the people’s voice continues to be heard whichever government comes into power will be forced to pay heed and provide us with basic security. Sure, our economy is booming and the industries are doing well. But what do we do without security in Mumbai? If the financial capital of India which generates the maximum taxes is hit, how do we sustain global confidence in our country?”

“What happened to Mumbai is a shame for the entire country. I went out socially for the first time this week. Life must go on. The important thing is to not forget the lessons that we’ve learnt from 26/11. Now I feel far less defeated far more optimistic about the future than I did the first few days after Mumbai was attacked. Mumbai won’t forget. We have Zero security in the country. Otherwise how could there be continuous blasts all over the city for so many hours? And if the detonated RDX had not been discovered in time, it could have been worse.”

I saw Neeraj Pandey’s A Wednesday after 26/11. I can’t believe it’s so sensitive and so prophetic. Like Naseeruddin Shah being pushed into destroying terrorism the Common Man is ready take action. A Wednesday should be a textbook on terrorism. All of us should see it and learn its lessons.”

Point taken Bips!!!

Preity Zinta and Katrina Kaif are Jiggy Pals

We rarely get to hear about good friendship stories of actresses, on the contrary we hear alot about their catfights. Leaving actress rivalries alone, lets talk about actress revelries.

After Kareena Kapoor- Amrita Arora, Koena-Tansushree, Kim Sharma-Preeti Jhangiani, its Katrina Kaif and Preity Zinta who seemed to be getting along like a house on fire.

Katrina Kaif was often been labelled as ‘wooden or tight-lipped’ by fellow actresses. She didn’t get along with Bipasha Basu during the making of Race and Malaika Arora also doesn’t have anything good to say about her.

But regardless of all that Katrina really adores Preity Zinta and the two are really good friends. So much that they even take time out of their busy schedules and meet each other.

Now thats a little weird because Preity Zinta is Aishwarya Rai’s good friend too. Wonder if Ash and Kat meet each other in Preity’s common circle of friends.

The Most Bizarre Thing That Happened To Bipasha!

Bipasha Basu suffered for three long hours when she a tiny piece of gravel went right inside her ear.She confirms saying, “We were doing a heavy duty action scene when this gravel went right inside my ear. I had to be taken to Leelavati hospital, where it had to be sucked out.”
“It wasn’t on the surface. It went right in and I couldn’t move because there was the danger that it would go in deeper and pierce the eardrums. First I tried to shake it out. Then when that didn’t work I decided to let a doctor do the needful,” she added.“The producer and director tried everything. We finally headed towards Leelavati. It was John (Abraham) who got an old ENT specialist friend of his to check me out. The sweet doctor was at another hospital but drove down to Leelavati. At 4.30 p m, he finally put me out of my misery,” Bipasha said.“Who would think such a thing would happen? Normally during an action scene you protect your knees, head etc. But ear? It went straight in with a thud.“I wasn’t moving, I was so petrified the gravel would go deeper into my ear. My parents were petrified. The minute the doctor said it could be taken out I was okay. It was the most bizarre thing that ever happened to me,” the she said.

We hope she is okay now!

Bipasha Basu has a day full of mishaps

Last Sunday was a day whose memories bring shudder to sultry Bong beauty Bipasha Basu. The gal was shooting an action scene last Sunday and then a mishap took place and she had to be taken to the hospital.

No, it wasn’t a fall or a leg or back injury. It was just a small flying pebble which landed right in her ear. Though the actress tried to shake the pebble out, but it did not help. To save her eardrum Bips decided to take the medical help but unfortunately, it was Sunday and all clinics in the vicinity were closed.

Now, it was John Abraham, who as a true boyfriend, came to her rescue. Receiving Bipasha’s SOS, he immediately called an ENT doc friend of his. Bipasha rushed to Leelavati hospital where the ENT specialist took out the pebble with a suction machine.

A relieved Bipasha went home with her parents, but another trouble awaited her. She, her parents, and her claustrophobic sister got stuck in the lift of their building. It took some time before the Basus were rescued.

Phewww! What a day it was!!

Bipasha suffers ear ordeal in freak accident

Mumbai, Bollywood star Bipasha Basu suffered a three-hour-long ordeal when a piece of gravel got lodged in her ear, very close to the eardrum, during the shooting of an action scene. "We were doing a heavy duty action scene when this gravel went right inside my ear. I had to be taken to Leelavati hospital, where it had to be sucked out," Bipasha told IANS.
"It wasn't on the surface. It went right in and I couldn't move because there was the danger that it would go in deeper and pierce the eardrums. First I tried to shake it out. Then when that didn't work I decided to let a doctor do the needful," she added.
Since the incident happened on Dec 14, which was a Sunday, no doctor was immediately available and her ordeal lasted nearly three hours.
"The producer and director tried everything. We finally headed towards Leelavati. It was John (Abraham) who got an old ENT specialist friend of his to check me out. The sweet doctor was at another hospital but drove down to Leelavati. At 4.30 p.m., he finally put me out of my misery," Bipasha said.
"Who would think such a thing would happen? Normally during an action scene you protect your knees, head etc. But ear? It went straight in with a thud.
"I wasn't moving, I was so petrified the gravel would go deeper into my ear. My parents were petrified. The minute the doctor said it could be taken out I was okay. It was the most bizarre thing that ever happened to me," the actress said.

Chirpy Chawla v/s sexy Basu

When the money involved is a whopping sum of Rs. 2.5 crores, even the coolest of guys are expected to give in to the temptation. Here the beauties involved are two Bollywood female celebrities, Bipasha Basu and Juhi Chawla who are said to be competing with each other over the role as the judge in the reality TV show, ‘Jhalak Dikhla Jaa’.

Bipasha has already received goos responses as the guest judge on the show last year and is not willing to let go of such huge pay. On the other hand, Juhi does not have much work or endorsements these days and has clearly mentioned that she has all the possible dates to give them.

However, the official statement by the Sony producer states, “Sony has approached both Juhi and Bipasha but none has been signed. First it was the strike and then the unfortunate blasts that have put the formal proceedings of the show off track. In fact the show was supposed to be launched in February 2009 but looks like that too will get pushed ahead.”

Femina five cover issue

Check out Femina’s 50th year exclusive five cover issue with Bollywood beauties, Priyanka Chopra, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif gracing the five individual covers which read “Fifty most beautiful women”.CEO of Femina, Tarun Rai says, “We continue with the 50 year celebrations of Femina. We plan to build the ‘50 Most Beautiful Women’ as an annual property. Next year it will be much bigger and will include an event.” The list of 50 most beautiful women were decided by the Femina readers from a list of 100 beauties.

So which cover looks the best?