We really want to go out on our honeymoon: Kalki
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) They had a quiet wedding and immediately plunged into work! The newly wedded couple - filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and actress Kalki Koechlin - hope to spend quality time... + Full Story
Imran, Aamir together on screen for the first time
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) The latest trailer of "Delhi Belly", to come out July 19, will bring together Aamir and Imran Khan for the first time in a mock-argument over the colourful... + Full Story
Bike skids, sexy Sam takes a fall!
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, June 9 -- Sameera Reddy has just returned from Scotland where she was filming the action thriller, Tezz and is all shaken up, literally. The actor was doing a stunt in... + Full Story
Vinay takes on government!
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, June 9 -- I was just about to go for my bubble bath when a mail dropped into my kaaliberry inbox. Turns out to be my parinda from Andheri's Lokhandwala Complex, eager to... + Full Story
Aftab's knock in vain
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, June 9 -- Contrary to his usual pattern of disappearing after giving his todu khabar of the day, Sher Lock bhai now wants me to hear about Aftab Shivdasani. Of all... + Full Story
Salman: Not so sporting
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, June 9 -- Howdee doo hoo my darling dim sums! I was so beginning to enjoy the rains over the last few days, but the sun shining bright and hot, is playing truant again.... + Full Story
SRK calls truce with Farah Khan
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, June 9 -- Shah Rukh Khan has finally ended his animosity towards director-choreographer Farah Khan. At a public event, the actor complimented her, saying, "It is one of... + Full Story
Kangna-Mallika New best friends?
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, June 8 -- Arrey yaar! I have to tell my dhobi that I'm tired of listening to these stories about two lady actors being friends in the eyes of the press but not seeing... + Full Story
Preity wants to educate!
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, June 8 -- Aha! The first good news of the day is here. Sher Lock wants to tell me that Preity Zinta, my favourite girl with dimples, is working towards educating kids... + Full Story
Sonam-Shahid: Mutual admiration society
By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, June 8 -- Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... this is what happens to me when someone tries to tell me that two colleagues, who've been linked to each other, only admire each... + Full Story
Meet Aamir Khan's manager from Ghajini
Khalid Siddique, who has been the face of many television commercials, talks about his big break with Ghajini.
Launch
I was ecstatic when I was offered the role in Ghajini. In the film I play Aamir Khan's manager who is also his confidante and friend of sorts. I handle his work professionally and he is pretty close to me in the film. He relies on me for all the decisions and even turns to me when he falls in love.
Casting-coup
It was a tough process. I guess the director of the film A R Murugadoss saw my ads and the casting director Amita Sengal gave me a call and asked me if I was interested in doing the part. Murugadoss personally supervised my auditions and the tapes were later sent to Aamir Khan, who gave his consent.
Stepping-stone
Actually I started modelling when somebody noticed me in college and suggested that I try and give modelling a shot. After that there was no looking back and till date I have about 150 commercials to my credit. I had a small role in Jogger's Park but Ghajini has been the best thing to have happened to me. I have also done theatre for a while and have attended quite a few workshops.
First shot
My very first shot in the film is with Aamir where he comes to India from London for the first time. In the scene I was supposed to introduce myself to him and accompany him to see some banners for our company.
Stumbling-block
Actually I have never taken anything seriously in life. I am not someone who will aggressively try to achieve my dreams and goals. I wait for the right things to happen at the right time. Since I do not have any godfather in the industry I had to wait for good work to come along. You need someone to guide you and help you choose good roles.
Lessons learnt
You have to be doing work and get noticed because out of sight is out of mind. Since I have a background in advertising, I have learnt that patience, perseverance and being focussed are very important. You have to stay grounded and not let the stardom get into your head.
Matinee idol
I had the privilege of working with one of the finest actors in Bollywood very early in my career. After working with Aamir Khan, I would love to work with someone who comes close to him, maybe Shah Rukh Khan. It is much easier if you get to work with like-minded people.
Future projects
As of now, I am vacationing! I will be back in a week's time and will look at a few scripts. I will continue with modelling for sure, but I am yet to sign anything new! I am keeping my fingers crossed!
Screen India
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