Former beauty queen Neha Dhupia looks back on her baby steps into Bollywood

Former Miss India Neha Dhupia, who tip-toed into Bollywood a decade ago with the film 'Qayamat: City Under Threat', confesses she was clueless about movies when she entered the industry. 

"On this beautiful day, I complete 10 years in the movie business," Neha tweeted, adding, "My head filled with beautiful memories and great experiences, people I've met, the things I've learnt, the ups and downs, the hits, the flops, the singing and dancing, the madness. All if it I owe to the movies." 

But she admits she was hardly prepared when she entered filmdom. "Some thought I was a hot little thing coming out of the water in my first shot on celluloid, but I've to confess I was nothing but clueless! It's been a 10 wonderful years and I'm filled with nothing but gratitude," she continued. 

After winning the coveted Miss India title in 2002, Neha made an entry into films. She has been part of popular films like 'Kyaa Kool Hai Hum', 'Shootout at Lokhandwala' and 'Singh Is Kinng' and even not-so-successful projects like 'Sheesha'. She also starred in the controversial 2004 film 'Julie'. 

Neha has thanked everyone for always "loving me and giving me a second chance

         

How Chitrangada Singh makes all men go weak in the knees

How Chitrangada Singh makes all men go weak in the knees

Saturday, July 06, 2013 09:34 IST
Though she's on the wrong side of 30, actor Chitrangada Singh makes men from their early twenties to fifties go weak on their knees.

The crown of a 'Goddess' sits beautifully on this powerhouse performer, who has the right blend of acting prowess and drop-dead good looks. Here's what she had to tell CS about her fitness regime, idea of relaxation and the constant speculation about her life

Loving the attention
We are actors; acknowledgement of any kind from our audience is important and fabulous. It is a form of encouragement. By calling me a Goddess, they are just showing their appreciation towards what they see of me on the big screen. The audience is a very important part of our lives; without them we would be nowhere.

Just for kicks
I have tried different kinds of exercises like yoga, cardio, strength training, and muscle workout, but now I have started with kickboxing. And that's really working for me. I swear by it, it's so much fun unlike standing in one place running over a treadmill. Trust me, kickboxing is the best form of workout.


Sweating for the shine 
I think your face looks the best when you have just come out of a workout. The way it glows after the excercise is the best thing to be included in one's beauty regime. I follow the rule of removing my makeup before going to bed. One should always clean their skin and let it breathe at night.


Under the media glare 
We come from a profession that gets written about. Obviously, people read about us and form their opinions about us. They have the right to think what they want. It's just that I don't like it when judgments are passed, that of course hurts. The only thing you can do in certain situations is ignore the remarks.


My dream role 
I saw a film called The Bridges of Madison County many years ago. It just got stuck in my head the way Meryl Streep played that character of Francesca Johnson. If there's one role that I aspire to portray, it would be that of Francesca. 

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Huma Qureshi joins the 'Best Actresses' league


Huma Qureshi joins the `Best Actresses` league

Huma Qureshi has been nominated in the Best Actress category along with the likes of Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif at an awards event at Macau today

Though she made her debut last year in Gangs of Wasseypur, apparently because of her acting chops she secured a nomination in the Best Actress category.

She is the only one among the newcomers who has this honour.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com