'Barfi' girl Ileana turns a year older

Ileana's debut film 'Barfi' was appreciated by the audience as well as the critics. It has been a good year for the actress.

    

Ileana D' Cruz, who made her Hindi film debut with "Barfi!", is considered the highest paid actress in the southern film industry and says she gets what she deserves.

                                     

"I can't comment on that as I have not seen anyone else's paychecks," Ileana told IANS when asked about the highest paid actress tag.

    

"All I can say is I have worked really hard for six years down south and the journey has not been easy for me, so I feel what I get paid, I completely deserve that. Whenever I read such news I enjoy all the attention," said the actress.

                                                  

"I think any actor would be lying if they say money doesn't matter and it's only the experience that they enjoyed the most. I do care about money and want to make more. I do respect my work and people want to pay me more for my work. It is flattering but it's a huge responsibility to pull off a character," she added.

             

The 25-year-old actress ventured into movies in 2006 with Telugu film "Devadasu" and has since worked in many Telugu and Tamil films. Though Ileana admits she is proud to be associated with the southern film industry, right now her priority is Bollywood.

    

"I don't plan anything and I didn't even expect 'Barfi!' to come my way. I have done lot of films down south and I am proud to be associated with them. If I get good offers than I might think of doing some more south films but right now my priority is Bollywood," she said.

    

Ileana has no qualms in donning a bikini for any film, but only if she feels she can pull it off well.

                                        

"As an actress if I have to wear a bikini for a role I don't mind it but I need to workout for at least six months before, to fit the bill. Then if I look comfortable and feel I can pull it off then why not," she said.

                                

Ileana D'Cruz refused to work in "Wanted", the Hindi version of Telugu hit "Pokiri" and thus lost the opportunity to romance Salman Khan on the big screen. Now she hopes to get another chance to team up with the Bollywood star.

    

"Yes, I was approached for the remake of 'Pokiri' in Tamil and Hindi. I did 'Pokiri' in Telugu, which did a huge business. I didn't take the offer of 'Pokiri' in Hindi, which was titled 'Wanted', as I felt I was not prepared enough to enter Bollywood," the actress, who is now debuting in Bollywood with "Barfi!" told IANS.

   

"It was not that I didn't want to do the film, it's just that I didn't want to do it half-heartedly. I missed an opportunity to work with Salman in 'Wanted'. But no regret as I feel 'Barfi!' is the perfect launch for me. But I am really happy that 'Wanted' did well. I would love to work with Salman Khan in the near future," she added.

    

In the 2006 hit Telugu film "Pokiri", she had teamed up with Mahesh. Puri Jagannadh directed it.

   

Ileana D'Cruz at the music launch of her first Bollywood film 'Barfi'.

   

   

    

Till death do us part? Sorry !

The 65-year-old Rolling Stones guitarist reportedly popped the question to the 34-year-old theatre producer, who is 31, years his junior, last week, the Daily Mail reported.

        

In 2008, he left his wife Jo (right) - after 23 years of marriage for the then 18-year-old Russian cocktail waitress Ekaterina Ivanova (left).
Ronnie was married to first wife Krissy Findlay, the father of his son Jesse, from 1971 to 1978

   

Elizabeth Taylor: 8 marriages, 7 husbands. She married Richard Burton twice - 1964 an 75. Conrad Hilton Jr., Michael Wilding, Mike Todd, Eddie Fisher, Richard Burton, John Warner, Larry Fortensky...so goes her long list of husbands

   

Jennifer Lopez: Married 3 times - Ojani Noa, a Cuban waiter, which barely lasted a year. Her next was dancer guy Cris Judd, that also didn't last a year. Her third husband Marc Anthony holds the record of being together with Jen for the longest time; they were together for 7 years.

   

Zsa Zaa Gabor is now 94 and on her deathbed. Gabor managed to marry 9 men in her life. Her last and current husband is Frederic Prinz von Anhalt, whom she married in 1986. He is 26 years younger to Gabor.

                           

Billy Bob Thorton, Angelina Jolie's ex-husband, had married 5 times. Jolie was his 5th and final wife. Billy is currently living with his partner Connie Angland. They have been together since 2003.

                       

Judy Garland, American actress and singer - 5 marriages

                                 

Judy Garland's daughter Liza Minnelli inherited all her mom's goodness, although she couldn't beat her number. Minnelli married 4 times, divorced the last one David Gest, because he wasn't a good kisser. The pic shows Minnelli kissing Gest.

   

Mickey Rooney - 8 marriages: Mickey's last marriage was to Jan Chamberlin in 1978, and they are still together. 8th time lucky we say!

                         

Jerry Lee Lewis - 6 marriages. The American country music singer once married his 13-year old cousin while he was still married to another woman.

                  

Socialite Ivana Trump, ex-wife of billionaire business magnet Donald Trump has 4 ex-husbands.

                              

Jennifer O'Neill, American actress and author - 9 marriages

                        

Martin Scorsese: 5 marriages

                        

Singer Kenny Rogers also had lured 5 women into marriage with his charm. Thanks to multiple cosmetic surgeries

                              

Hollywood actress Geena Davis is also a member of the Mensa Club, which features people having high I.Q. However Geena's intelligence didn't help her much as she had 3 failed marriages before picking the right one on her fourth attempt.

                          

Rita Hayworth, the mesmerising Hollywood diva of the 40s had 5 husbands to her credit

                      

Behind the scenes: Son of Sardaar

Veteran actress Tanuja will make a comeback after a long hiatus. She and Sonakshi bonded well and spent a lot of time together. Since they both love reading, they would be seen talking about their favorite books and authors all the time and even recommend books to each other. Tanuja is very fond of Sonakshi and she even cooked some tasty delicious Rajma for her when we were shooting in Patiala. After the daily wrap up, both would stroll around near the farms and enjoy the scenic and that became their routine almost every day.

   

Juhi Chawla will be seen playing a Punjabi kudi in the film and after a gap of nearly 13 years, she will be seen sharing the screen space with Sanjay Dutt. The duo was earlier seen in the film ‘Safari’ which was released in the year 1999.

   

Sonakshi has one hidden expertise which no one knows about. Apparently this unknown talent of hers is the street skill of Whistling. This secret was recently unleashed on the sets of ‘Son of Sardaar’ recently. Buzz is that while taking a break in midst of shooting, she kept the cast of ‘SOS’ thoroughly entertained throughout their shoot with her rowdy seetis. Everyone was so amazed that the team on the spot decided to incorporate her whistles in one of the song sequences that was being filmed

   

Buzz is that Ajay Devgn flew in a turban expert all the way from Punjab multiple times to tie his colorful turban for the action comedy so that it reflects the true style with attention to the minutest details.

  

On the sets of the film, Ajay Devgn taught Sonakshi to ride a bike. Being a good student, she held her breath and balanced herself perfectly on the two wheels to perform some heart stopping adrenaline pumped stunts on a motor bike for this action comedy.

  

Known to have a sweet tooth, Sona was challenged by Ajay and Sanjay to eat few chillies at one go. To everyone’s surprise, the actress accepted the task quite sportingly and ate 10 red chillis at one go

  

While shooting for ‘Son of Sardaar’ at Patiala, the actress spent most of her free time playing and taking care of a Rottweiler puppy Simba. Close to our shooting location was a place where Rottweiler puppies were breaded. When Sonakshi saw this puppy, she loved him so much that whenever she got some time off from her shoot, she would go and play with Simba and the other puppies.

                              

‘Bichdaan’ is Ajay Devgn’s favorite song from the film and is very close to his heart. In the beginning of the Song Ajay has even lend his voice by rendering a shayari , "Bichad Ke Tujh Se Ab Muh Ko Marna Hai Ye Tajurba Aisi Zindagi Me Karna Hai”.

  

Last he was heard lending his voice to a song was in ‘Diljale’ movie which released in 1996 and it had become a rage amongst his fans.In this song with Madhu in Shaam hai Dhuan Dhuan he says "Arzoo Jhooth hai Kahaani hai, Arzoo ka fareb khanna nahi, Khush Jo rehna ho zindagi mein tumhein, Dil Kisi se kabhi laganna nahi'"

   

Abhishek's plans for Ash's birthday

Abhishek is taking a break from the 'Dhoom' shooting for Aishwarya's birthday. What are his plans?

                             

Reports suggest Abhishek might be planning a surprise Goa holiday for his wife. But they might also have a big birthday party at home. Here's a look at some 'Abhi-Ash' special moments

   

Abhishek and Aishwarya had worked together in the film 'Kuch Na Kaho' but they announced their relationship only in 2007 a few months before their wedding.

                            

Abhishek and Aishwarya tied the knot at a private ceremony at the Bachchan residency.

   

Abhishek and Aishwarya were blessed with a baby girl in November last year. She will soon celebrate her first birthday.

   

After all the criticism, Ash is back in shape and looking as gorgeous as ever.

   

Aishwarya had decided to take time off from her hectic schedule for her little one. Abhi and Ash worked in Mani Ratnam's 'Raavan' together but the film could not recreate the magic of 'Guru'.

                            

Aishwarya has been making appearances in quite a few ads lately.

   

Will the soon star in a movie together? We really hope so.

                         

Abhishek and Aishwarya pose with his 'Paa' co-star Vidya Balan.

                                

Aishwarya and Abhishek spotted with King Khan. Aishwarya has worked with Shah Rukh in films like 'Devdas' and 'Mohabbatein'.

                                 

A candid moment captured: Abhishek and Aishwarya with Sanju baba.

   

Big B and Abhishek at Madam Tussauds.

   

The Khans and the Bachchans pose for a picture. Gauri with their children, Aryan and Suhana.

   

Aishwarya and Abhishek with family.

    

The Bachchans with Anil Ambani and Amar Singh.