Celebrity
STARDUST INDIA
"I Never Said I'll Only Do Films Where I Am The Hero"
At the Illuminati Films’ office, while I waited, I saw a plethora of wall-posters and frames of noteworthy Hollywood films and dialogues. There was a shelf dedicated to biographies and nonfiction novels. On the table were a few scripts and a stack of files. What caught my attention was a caricature toy of the famous Joker from The Dark Knight, perched on a table, carefully placed beside a giant LED TV. Soon, I was led to their home, just a couple of floors above. Their abode was tastefully done, adorned with interesting artifacts and relics from across the globe. Their palatial haven had the choicest of home décor, indeed, a true reflection of the regal couple’s personalities. I assumed a bunch of handlers hovering around and some protocol would follow. Far from that.She may have a palpable starry aura and reputation for glamour, but behind this captivating, larger-than-life, glamorous entity is a brutally honest, real and upfront person. What you see is what you get, with her. She minces no words and speaks from the heart. In fact, she’s a lot like the characters she has essayed– feisty, frank, powerful, and full of life. If there’s a subject that interests her, you’ll have her complete attention. Or else, she is not very elaborative. But she’s quick to respond, expressive and animated. While she speaks, the glint in her eyes is arresting. The sparkly vibe around her is warm, likeable and infectious. There’s never a dull moment with Kareena Kapoor Khan. On a balmy noon, in the confines of her fashionable royal residence, Pooja Sharma meets the gorgeous actress for a long conversation
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April 2016
STARDUST INDIA
Fawad Khan: "Alia Bhatt Is Intimidating".
Graceful, elegant, and chic are just a few synonyms people would use for him. When he walks into a room, all he has is women staring at this carefully carved creation of God, but Fawad Khan shies away from that attention. His smile, a perfect voice and his impeccable Urdu are Cupid’s gift to him for knocking down a girl’s heart. As this charming man, the latest export from across the border, gears up to reign in Bollywood, he talks to Nawaz Kochra about his latest films, juggling between two countries, and more.
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April 2016
STARDUST INDIA
Madhuri Dixit Nene On Her Future Ventures And The Industry
She is an epitome of beauty and grace. Known for her latkas and jhatkas, Madhuri Dixit Nene even today, remains unbeatable where her dancing skills are concerned. Whether it is films, motherhood or judging reality shows, she straddles them all with ease. At the Pune city launch of a jewellery brand, she takes out time to converse with Stuti Srivastava about her future ventures and the industry.
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April 2016
STARDUST INDIA
Has Kangana Added A New Clause In Her Film Contracts?
Kangana Ranaut of late, has started insisting on a new clause in her professional contracts before she signs any film. Pooja Sharma finds out what it reads like.
5 min |
May 2016
STARDUST INDIA
Do You Know The Hidden Talent Of Varun Dhawan?
I’d like to do a biopic on my dad’s life. His story is very interesting. How he came from a small town, his transition, and how he got married in the interim, everything about his journey. He’s a self-made man. I would love to play him on screen.
3 min |
May 2016
STARDUST INDIA
Radhika Apte "I Have Anger Management Issues"
Exploring the layered boundaries of cinema, she has come a long way and is successfully moving to explore the roots of the industry. Though she appears calm and poised, she impresses with her work on screen and how! A wolf under the sheep’s skin (not in a bad way) is Radhika Apte, a woman full of surprises, who will just leave you spell-bound. Nawaz Kochra chats up the pretty actress where she clarifies all the C’s - from cinema to controversies.
7 min |
May 2016
STARDUST INDIA
Sushant Singh Rajput: New Star Onboard!
At the end of the day even if you win the rat race you are still a rat. So, I am not in that rat race.”
10+ min |
November 2016
STARDUST INDIA
What's Next For Kajol?
The thing about an actress like Kajol is that she seldom bestows viewers with overkill, so ensuring that every time she is seen on screen, she leaves the audiences thirsting for just that much more. Wondering when next they will get to see her again in a movie. She never promises anything, so whatever she puts out then, is eagerly devoured by a populace of cine-goers hungering to see her work. She breezes in and out of the theatres, with long gaps. But what she does leave behind, along with the fragrance of her characters, is the secure knowledge that whatever comes next, will be worth the wait. Suguna Sundaram traces the journey of the phenomenon that is Kajol.
10+ min |
March 2016
STARDUST INDIA
"I Don't Have Time To Focus On Other People's Careers"
It all happened back to back. When some thought it was jut a short stint in the west when she launched her music album, Priyanka Chopra answered it back signing an offer of a lead in ABC's Quantico, Skepticism continued, but Priyanka squashed all doubles with the announcement of a season 2, winning a People's Choice Award, presenting an SAG Award to Kevin Spacey and by being chosen to present an Oscar! Whilst we were still reeling from that, Priyanka casually broke the news of signing on as the antagonist in the big screen adaption of Baywatch! Agreed, Priyanka in the west is unstoppable, but she is in no mood to abdicate her rule back home either. With her next movie Jai Gangajal, launching her productions, and becoming a Padma Sri Awardee, Priyanka Chopra is juggling a career in two continents with ease, while being a total rock star about it.
10+ min |
March 2016
STARDUST INDIA
Neelam Her Painful Heartbreak!
For Charlotte Heffelmire, lifting a truck off her dad was just the beginning
10+ min |
July 2016
STARDUST INDIA
Is Ranbir Kapoor's Flat Much More Expensive Than we Thought?
Apparently, the most expensive buy in home real estate isn’t as expensive as we thought. RANBIR KAPOOR’s latest buy is tear-inducing exorbitant.
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July 2016
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What's Next, Akshay Kumar?
His PadMan is a huge hit and Akshay Kumar has been heralded as a social icon. What’s next for this hit machine? In a candid interview, AKSHAY KUMAR talks about his work, films, future plans and more…
3 min |
April 2018
STARDUST INDIA
Beneath The Gloss
Under the layers of fluid makeup and glitz, are actors as flawless and indestructible as they seem on the silver screen? SUMITA CHAKRABORTY scratches the glossy veneer to delve into the real truth behind Bollywood’s stars reel ‘larger than life’ image.
7 min |
April 2018
STARDUST INDIA
The Mystery Behind Sridevi's Untimely Death: Exposed
SRIDEVI’S Untimely death was a shocker. Sumita Chakraborty finds out the truth behind her tragic death.
4 min |
April 2018
STARDUST INDIA
Will SALMAN KHAN Reignite SONAKSHI SINHA'S Plummeting Career Graph?
The man with the golden touch, Salman Khan has revived many an actor’s career. Will he also be able to revive SONAKSHI SINHA’S not-sohappening career too? Read on…
5 min |
April 2018
STARDUST INDIA
Being Pulkit Samrat...
PULKIT SAMRAT has been quietly weaving his magic in B-Town and coming out with some interesting performances. And this Punjabi munda’s latest film 3 Storeys, a thriller drama, is indeed different. To know more, read on...
4 min |
April 2018
STARDUST INDIA
An Accidental Actor!
Juggling between regional and Hindi films is a rather tough job but PARAMBRATA CHATTERJEE seems to be doing just fine. A successful actor, direc-tor, and producer, his skillful portrayal of the role of Arnab in the latest occult film Pari seems to have got the audience hooked. STARDUST caught up with the debonair artiste to know more about his views on life, work, films and more. Read on...
5 min |
April 2018
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Uncensored!
Raju Hirani and Ranbir Kapoor Get Candid!
10+ min |
July 2018
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Is Urmila Matondkar Being Physically Abused?
Rumourmongers insist that the gorgeous Rangeela seductress is in a troubled relationship and that she’s being mentally and physically abused. Sumita Chakraborty probes.
3 min |
July 2018
STARDUST INDIA
Can The Badshah Regain His Mojo?
SHAH RUKH KHAN, said to be one of the greatest actors in the history of Hindi cinema, has lost a bit of his Midas touch over the Box office in recent times. Ankit Shah tries to dig deep and find out more...
5 min |
July 2018
STARDUST INDIA
“Main Bachpan Se Hi Heroine​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Banna Chahti Thi”
The transition has been an extraordinary one for the bubbly girl ANKITA LOKHANDE... from being one of the most loved heroines on TV to starting off her Bollywood career with Manikarnika alongside Kangana Ranaut. In conversation with Shivani Kuthe, the actor shares her excitement about her Bollywood debut, a special addition in her personal life and more…
7 min |
July 2018
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I Knew Tumbbad Would Be A Success.
Sohum Shah is a Bollywood star on the rise who is championing the content-driven market. Post the massive acclaim for his latest Tumbbad, Soham talks to Ahad Sanwari about his small town beginnings, filming in production hell and Bollywood aspirations.
4 min |
December 2018
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Our Cinema Is Not About Perfect Stories
An underrated ‘actor’s actor’, Gulshan Devaiah talks to Ahad Sanwari about his web-series debut with Smoke, playing grey characters and being a part of the digital movement. Read on…
4 min |
December 2018
STARDUST INDIA
I Have Never Drunk Dialled Anyone But People Have Done That To Me!
Sweet Yet Sexy, Drishyam Girl Ishita Dutta Taps Her Wild Side.
6 min |
December 2018
STARDUST INDIA
Alia Bhatt: Princess on Her Terms
2016 has been a fruitful year for Alia Bhatt. From the non-glamorous country girl in Udta Punjab to the urban day girl in Dear Zindagi, she explored various roles and played them to the ‘T’. For a girl in her early twenties, stardom might seem like a big deal, but this actress makes a new beginning with every new sun. With this approach, she is all set to catapult to great heights in the coming year. Nawaz Kochra gets into a free-wheeling tete-a-tete with the youngest and currently most popular Bhatt prodigy, about her latest film, working with bigwigs of B’town, future plans and what not.
10 min |
January 2017
STARDUST INDIA
It's A Girl
The battle of the sexes in an ongoing one since time immemorial, and it casts its effect on both, personal lives, as well as professional.
10 min |
STARDUST ANNUAL 2016
STARDUST INDIA
The Recreation Of Legends
Biopics have become a trend, and this year we’ve seen and heard so many stories that were undiscovered or unknown to common man. Most of the figures have been the typical famous kind, but films on them haven’t ceased to enhance the fame or notoriety in some cases, to a greater extent. The year is at a close, leaving us with tales that touched us and managed to find a place in our hearts. Rinaldo D’souza gives you a line–up of stories, biopics that will inspire you. At least most of them. And then we have the villains who elicit stories to be written about them too…
9 min |
STARDUST ANNUAL 2016
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Souls of the Screen
With numerous releases, the year gone by has spotted some noteworthy acts. These acts would not be acclaimed if not for the performers in them. From catchy appearances to dynamic dialogues, these artists have been the life-blood of the films. Nazifa Charania and Rinaldo D’souza pick some of the most commendable performers the industry has witnessed in 2016.
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STARDUST ANNUAL 2016
STARDUST INDIA
The World At Deepika's Feet!
The gorgeous Deepika Padukone talks to Sumita Chakraborty about life, work, Bollywood, Hollywood, Vin Diesel and much more… and yes, why she deserves everything she has achieved so far. Read on…
10 min |
May 2017
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Single And 'So' Happy To Mingle
These recently divorced heroes are not sitting at home warbling the I'm so lonely’ anthem. On the contrary, they are enjoying their single status. And how! Sumita Chakraborty pinpoints some of Bollywood's best looking heroes, who are now currently single and read to mingle.
4 min |