Bollywood is a heady concoction of flavours - from soft to intense and flash- in- thepan successes to lingering and long lasting artistry. It is a spectrum of talent and there are always flavours of the season. For the dimpled beauty Deepika Padukone, 2013 was the lucky year. She scored a hattrick of 100 crores, with Race 2 , Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani and Chennai Express and more recently, touched the pinnacle of her acting career so far with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon ki Rasleela Ram- Leela . The rocking chemistry between Deepika and co- star Ranveer Singh in the movie left audiences spellbound and critics asking for more. 
Matching Deepika's dimpled charm, Ranveer Singh is like the boy next door who gushed with joy the first time he got to film abroad for Gunday - his fifth film. But with his chiselled physique and diligence, he has gradually got himself a foot- space in the Khan- dominated Bollywood bandwagon. With performances like those of a small town entrepreneur in Band Baja Baaraat , a loveless lover boy in Ladies vs Rickey Bahl , a thug in Lootera , the restless and reluctant cult leader in Goliyon ki Rasleela Ram- Leela and the refugee boy in Gunday , Bollywood is gradually coming to accept him as a versatile actor in his own right. Finally a Bollywood flick goes much beyond the lure of its leading ladies and heroes. It is a hotbed of talent that flourishes in all shapes and sizes. Meet Kalki Koechlin, the Indian film actress of French descent who debuted in Anurag Kashyap's critically acclaimed Hindi film Dev. D . She has held plots together through her supporting performances in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani , Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara , among others. Recently, she made waves with the satirical video, titled It's Your Fault that took on the people with the mindset that women are responsible for the rise in sexual assault cases against them.
Arjun Kapoor's new release Gunday has made a decent start at the box office, and the budding actor says one reason why the film shaped up to everyone's expectations is because he and co- star Ranveer Singh shared a great bond off screen.
" We would crack each other up all the time during the shoot. Ranveer supported and encouraged me to be on the top of my game throughout the shooting. He made me give my best shot. I took back a strong friendship from this film," says Arjun.
The off- screen chemistry helped the duo interpret their roles of refugees who turn coal mafia dons in the Bengal of the seventies, after
Arjun cites an instance to prove his point. " There was a serious sequence that wasn't falling into place because everyone was stressed out. So, Ranveer and I decided to lighten up the mood.
In the middle of the shot, Ranveer started twisting my nipples and I reacted jokingly.
We just created a moment for people to laugh. Ranveer ne literally meri pungi baja di !" Talking of what kind of a girl he would like to date, Arjun says he doesn't have any ' type' when it comes to girls.
" I don't have a type for girls. It keeps changing. You have a type and then suddenly someone else seems interesting.
The truth is all women are beautiful so why define them in a way that restricts the thought process?" Gunday is only his third film and Arjun has already shown a method streak to get into the skin of his roles. If the actor lost weight for his double role in Aurangzeb , he gloriously made six packs for his latest.
The method actor in him will once again go for a drastic change for his next release, the rom- com 2 States where he is paired opposite Alia Bhatt. " It will be very interesting to see if people recognise me without my stubble in 2 States . My previous roles and the one in 2 States are like chalk and cheese. I shot simultaneously for Gunday and 2 States , pushing my boundaries as an actor to handle two different characters," the actor adds.
The actor, however claims, he loved playing the action hero in Gunday . " We were shooting a highlight train robbery scene in extremely hot weather near Wai ( in Satara, Maharashtra) with our harnesses on. It was a torturous yet memorable sequence. I also loved the Durga Puja fight sequence." The actor will be next seen in Tevar opposite Sonakshi Sinha and Finding Fanny Fernandes costarring Deepika Padukone.
The much-awaited Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh starrer Bollywood release Gunday has landed itself in trouble over the screening of its dubbed Bengali version. According to the films eastern Indian distributors, the company has received letters from multiple single screen theatre owners across Bengal stating that they were under 'political' pressure not to screen the Bengali version of the film.
According to distributors, a section of the Bengali film industry is miffed with the decision of Yash Raj Films to simultaneously release a dubbed version of the much-awaited film in Bengal. They fear that such a trend will be harmful to the regional language film industry.
The much touted YRF production has been released in 92 theatres across Bengal in Hindi and 32 theatres in Bengali. The film has generated a lot of buzz in the state as it was shot for over two months in Kolkata and other location in the state last year.
Letters written by some of the exhibitors have requested the distributors to change the screenings from Bengali to Hindi as there was 'political interference'. Some even state that they were receiving 'threats' that halls may be vandalised if the screenings were not stopped.
"All the letter speak about one thing, political interference and political disturbance. We have received letters from Malda, South 24 pargana, Burdwan etc. Either there is a hidden agenda or some motive to stall the screening. We had taken all the necessary clearances to screen the film in Bengal. The film was shot here in Kolkata. There is a lot of buzz about it. Really don't know why it is now being stalled," said Pritam Jalan, Gunday's Distributor for Eastern India.
The main distributor (Jalan Distributors) which is distributing the film across eastern India have said that they will take legal recourse and claim damages from exhibitors who have decided to stop the screening of Bengali version as that would amount to breach of agreement that the exhibitors made with them across the state for screening the film.
However, the exhibitors (hall owners) are the ones who are under fire as they are the ones who are complaining of political intervention on the ground.
A section of the Bengali film industry is not in favour of running movies of other languages dubbed in Bengali fearing it will adversely impact the regional film industry.
However, the distributors of Gunday has all the necessary clearances to screen the dubbed version too. It has clearance from EIMPA (Eastern India Motion Pictures Association), the industry body. So there is not legal ground to stop the screening.
The allegation is, the ruling establishment which has a considerable clout in the Bengali film industry is trying to coerce the exhibitors to halt the screening of the Bengali version which they feel will hurt its interest.
Her new film Gunday may have been touted as the story of its two male leads, Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor, but the forever vocal Priyanka Chopra has typically been at the forefront of all promotional activity over the past weeks.
Priyanka had mixed luck last year, what with the Hrithik Roshan- starrer Krrish 3 turning out to be one of the biggest hits of 2013, but Zanjeer , along with her items numbers in Shootout At Wadala and Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-leela , receiving a lacklustre response at best.
She is naturally hoping for the best with Gunday , which sees her playing Nandita, a Bengali girl who is a cabaret dancer by night and a sari- clad girl-next-door by day.
"Nandita, to me, is a modern girl of the '70s who believes in right and wrong. She may be a cabaret dancer, but has a lot of self respect. Nandita is fearless and not afraid of taking on anyone," she says, adding that she put to work all her Miss World training to acquire the right poise for the role.
Actor Ranveer Singh is disappointed about his critically-acclaimed film 'Lootera', also starring Sonakshi Sinha, missing from nominations at most of the award functions.
Vikramaditya Motwane's period drama 'Lootera', based on author O Henry's 1907 short story The Last Leaf, had received a mixed response after its release.
Ranveer, who was appreciated for his performance in the film, is unhappy and disappointed that it failed to get nominated for this year's movie awards.
"I don't think 'Lootera' is a failure. The producers earned money and it is a great film. If 'Lootera' was the best reviewed film of the year, then where is the recognition. It is a technically superior film of all the films released last year. I think Vikramaditya Motwane deserved nomination for direction," Ranveer said.
The actor feels the film should have at least been nominated in categories like - best director, best film, cinematography and best production design.
"Such a technically superior film missing from nominations is very surprising. So, yes it is disappointing. I am disappointed for the team," he said.
However, he is happy that his co-star Sonakshi was nominated in the Best Actress category for the Screen awards.
"Sonakshi deserves to get a nomination. For me, 'Lootera' was higher in terms of performance than 'Ram Leela'. I can't talk about whether I deserve a nomination or not. 'Ram Leela' was easy in comparison to 'Lootera' as the latter was challenging," Ranveer said.
But, the actor is happy at being nominated for his performance in 'Ram Leela'.
He says the box office success of a film is not the only parameter to call it a superhit or blockbuster. 'Lootera' earned Rs.35 crore and according to Ranveer, it is not bad.
"It is not about box office and the numbers, but about the memory of the film. Films like 'Andaz Apna Apna', 'Jab We Met' and 'Band Baaja Baraat' may not have achieved big numbers but they are watched again and again on TV or DVD," he said.
"The memory of the film is important and 'Lootera' is one such film, you can watch it after 15 years and still cry. It was made in cinematic language which people are not used to. It is definitely a successful film," he added.
The next couple of years are full of mega releases for Bollywood buffs, with the biggest male stars going all out to line-up prospective record busters. Going by the chock-a-block date diaries of the big boys of Bollywood, a series of big films will continue to hit the screens. All the big heroes are booked till 2016 with two to three projects lined up.
The fourth edition of the Gionee Star Global Indian Music Awards (GiMA) gears up to honour the best of the best in Bollywood music.
Being held at National Sports Club of India (NSCI) Stadium in Mumbai, GiMA provides a unified platform to celebrate and recognise those artistes who push the boundaries of music through movies and non-film music.
Here, we bring you the minute-by-minute update. Stay tuned to this space for more.
Show kicks off by acclaimed performer of Coke Studio Clinton Cerejo.
Richa Chadda takes to stage to present non-cinema music awards.
Ranveer Singh arrives on stage with chaarso chaalis ka jhatka.The master of ceremony this evening.
Hit Machine Mika Singh sets things grooving with Tu mere Agal Bagal Hai.
Best Ghazal album. Late Jagjit Singh for Master And His Magic. His grandsons accept award.
Best Devotional music:
Harshdeep Kaur for Ek Onkaar
Best electronic Music:
Bandish Project
Best Classical Carnatic music vocal:
KS Chitra for Vande Matram
Best Pop Album:
Satyamev Jayate, Ram Sampath and various artistes
Best Hindustani Classical album vocal:
Rashid Khan.
Best Hindustani Classical Album Instrumental:
Zakir Husain
Asha Bhosla presented with the Music Living Legend Award by Anil Kapoor.
HL: GiMA Awards 2014, Asha Bhosle honoured with Music Living Legend Award
(Latest updated): Ranveer Singh performs to his favourite Ram Lakhan song with none other than Anil Kapoor on stage.
Best music arranger:
Badtameez Dil from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Usha Uthup performs with daughter Anjali and grand daughter Ayesha.
Padma Vibhushan Pandit Ram Narayan presented the Lifetime Achievement Award for Classical Music.
Most Popular Song on the radio is Lungi Lungi Dance from Chennai Express.
Sunny Leone does Lungi Dance with Honey Singh.... Believe it or not in a saree.
Best Background Score:
Shankar Ehsaan Loy for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Global Music Icon Award presented to Anoushka Shankar
Best Music Debut:
Ankit Tiwari for Sun raha hai na Tu
Best Duet:
Rekha Bhardwaj and Tochi Raina for Kabira from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Nayi Soch Award:
'Monta Re' from Lootera.
Get set ready to be mesmerised at the 4th annual GiMA Awards which will be held on coming Monday on January 20 at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) stadium in Mumbai. 
As the industry's best music and acting talent preps itself to congregate under one platform, you can be assured of the biggest acts and spectacular performances. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ramleela actor Ranveer Singh promises to keep you entertained as he will play the host with the most that evening. Asha Bhosle, the diva of Indian pop will unveil a wave of nostalgia as she pays a soulful tribute to music maestro RD Burman in a way that only she can. The musical extravaganza will also see star rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh bring people to tap their feet with his latest hits. Talented Sonakshi Sinha will add the hint of glamour to the GiMA stage as she performs to her filmi numbers. Chartbuster singer Mika Singh will entertain with his flamboyant singing while the best man in comedy, Kapil Sharma, along with host-actor Manish Paul will keep audiences in splits with their partnership. A host of promising artistes including Aditya Narayan, Shefali Alvares, Ankit Tiwari, Sreeram, Bhoomi, Aditi Singh Sharma, Siddharth Mahadevan and Nikhil Paul George will come together in a very special act, belting chartbusters of the year gone by. The very popular platform of fusion sounds, Coke Studio, which has reinvented the way music captures the soul of our nation, will also be seen on the GiMA stage.
Actor Deepika Padukone has denied reports of doing a film with Aamir Khan. The industry is abuzz with rumours of Deepika pairing up with Aamir in a film to be produced by Excel Entertainment, a production house helmed jointly by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. "I would like to do a film with Aamir. There is nothing happening on that front right now. There is no such thing (on doing a film with Excel Entertainment)", Deepika told reporters at the Stardust cover launch event. 
Deepika has already worked with biggies like Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and others. But she has a wish list of her own. "I am looking forward to work with Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan some day. I am hoping to tick mark that list," she said. Presently, Deepika is doing her third film with Shah Rukh in 'Happy New Year'. And then in June she will begin shooting for Imtiaz Ali's film, starring Ranbir Kapoor. She has finished shooting for Homi Adjania's 'Finding Fanny Fernandez' which will release in July. "The script and role in this film was good. The transformation of me as an actress happened with 'Cocktail' that was Homi's film, so I was excited to do an English language film with him. Also I was getting to work with Pankaj Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah and Dimple Kapadia," Deepika said. In this film, Ranveer Singh too has a role. "Yes, he is playing my husband in the film," she added.
Gunday launch music in style
Bollywood beauty Priyanka Chopra and actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor were on a roll on Tuesday evening as they released the music of their upcoming film, Gunday, in Mumbai. The upbeat trio was joined by Ali Abbas Zafar, director of the Yash Raj Films movie, music director Sohail Sen and lyricist Irshad Kamil at the event. An authentic set resembling the streets of old Kolkata was especially created for the music launch. The guests were treated with a spread of typical Bengali fast- food - jhal moori, phuchka, rasogolla, misti doi, egg rolls and more. A new song from the film, Tune maari entriyaan , which marks the dynamic entry of the two young heros in the film, was played at the event. 
Set in Kolkata, Gunday is a story of two friends: Bikram and Bala while Priyanka plays a cabaret dancer. Priyanka, who looked beautiful in a colourful printed jumpsuit, narrated how she was always enamoured by the cabaret dancers of the ' 70s. The Barfi! actress will be seen donning colourful outfits in the dance numbers from the film. Sohail Sen has roped in veteran composer Bappi Lahiri for the album. Lahiri has composed and sung three songs in the film. " Bappi da adds to the ' 70s' mood and his inputs give an authentic touch to a composition," Sen said. New singers such as Arijit Singh, Shadab Faridi and Shahid Mallya have sung numbers like Jiya, Jashn- EIshqa and Saaiyaan. Gunday stars Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor had a blast at the event
Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit will perform Wednesday in Saifai, the ancestral village of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
The organisers of the annual fair 'Saifai Mahotsava' said the evening will also see stars like Soha Ali Khan and Ranveer Singh.
Two dozen other small and big actors will perform as well at the event which has become a major attraction for the people of the region including Etawah, Mainpuri, Firozabad, Shikohabad and Agra.
It is organised every year in memory of a late nephew of Mulayam Singh Yadav and is attended by film stars, politicians, corporate honchos, ministers and officials.
This year, music composer duo Sajid-Wajid will belt out their chart busters. Chartered planes have been hired for the event to bring in VIPs and film artists.
Last year, Hrithik Roshan performed at the event.
