‘Actresses should be given equal status in B’wood’

August 8th, 2008

She has that killer smile, a peppy personality and she can act too .. as a campus cutie, a Betty to an Archiemukh.. or a widow in the desert lands. So what’s the snag? Not much.. except that it’s being incessantly wondered whether she’ll just up and marry her steady boyfriend Farhan Azmi. Now that’s a question. So, here’s Ayesha Takia in a frankspeak with Hiren Kotwani

Are producers wary that you could get married suddenly, leaving them in the lurch?
I don’t think any producer who knows me well would think that way at all. Besides, I think it’s high time that actresses were allowed to lead their lives without the producers worrying if they will just up and get married.

Ayesha Takia Tickled

August 8th, 2008

Ayesha Takia seems to be in pain..or is it pleasure? Well, after De Taali went kaput at the box office, the curvy Ayesha Takia has to experiment with roles, not do just the kiddy ones. No one is asking her to strip, but at least take some Dor kind of roles. Ayesha Takia is easily one of the most talented actresses of Bollywood.

Ayesha Takia confirms marriage rumors

August 4th, 2008

Ayesha Takia and beau Farhan Azmi have finally decided to formalize their relationship. The wedding is likely to take place by the end of this year. According to our source, “Ayesha and Farhan have been dating for nearly three years and are very serious about each other. It’s time to take the relationship to the next and a meaningful level. The families have met and discussed the wedding plans.” When contacted, Ayesha said, “Yes, I am getting married very, very soon. I will make a formal announcement of the date and the month, shortly.” Farhan was more frank and forthcoming.

Ayesha Takia is all set to get married with beau Farhan Azmi!

August 4th, 2008

Ayesha Takia and beau Farhan Azmi have finally decided to formalise their relationship. The wedding is likely to take place by the end of this year. According to our source, “Ayesha and Farhan have been dating for nearly three years and are very serious about each other. It’s time to take the relationship to the next and a meaningful level. The families have met and discussed the wedding plans.”

Navin Shah given charge of Percept Picture Co. as CEO

August 3rd, 2008

Percept Ltd has given P9 Integrated CEO Navin Shah additional responsibility of its motion picture division. Shah will now be heading Percept Picture Company (PPC) as its new CEO.

The position of CEO at Percept Picture Company has been vacant since February this year, when Preet Bedi put in his papers.

Confirming the development to Businessofcinema.com, Shah says, “I have been given additional charge of Percept Picture Company. It was a logical extension of my role at P9. The mandate is to take PPC to the next level so as to make it India’s biggest motion picture studio.”

Ayesha Takia unplugged

August 3rd, 2008

The white and gold outfit she wore on the ramp for Vikram Phadnis’s show at the Chivas in Fashion tour did not do much for her, but Ayesha Takia still impressed us with her charm and surprisingly mature attitude. Although she was not feeling well, the 21-year-old actress was her bubbly vivacious self in this chat during her trip to Dubai over the weekend.

Did it take a lot of convincing to make you walk the ramp?
No, Vikram is a dear friend and wonderful designer and I am excited about being in his show. But I did joke with him that I would do it on the condition that the outfit he gives me must be outstanding.

Ayesha Takia to marry her beau

August 3rd, 2008

Bollywood actress Ayesha Takia is all set to settle down with her beau Farhan Azmi, son of Samajwadi party member Abu Azmi. The marriage is likely to take place by the end of this year or early next year.

Ayesha confirmed the news by saying that she getting married very soon. She added that she would announce the date and month of her wedding shortly. Farhan also said that they would marry by the end of this year or early next year. He added that his parents like Ayesha very much.

Will Salman make it two in a row?

July 27th, 2008

While it is a certainty that YUVRAAJ would be pushed to early next year, Salman Khan still has his hands full for the rest of the year.

Apart from GOD TUSSI GREAT HO which is all set for a 15th August release, Salman Khan would also feature in WANTED – DEAD OR ALIVE and HELLO. Incidentally, as things stand today, there are good chances that the two films would be seeing back to back releases. While WANTED – DEAD OR ALIVE is eyeing 2nd October release; constant postponement of HELLO has brought it within breathing distances of WANTED. This is because HELLO is now aiming to arrive on 26th September.

Orion Pictures signs lyricist Sameer for five films

July 27th, 2008

Mukesh Talreja and Nikhil Advani’s Orion Pictures has signed lyricist Sameer to pen the lyrics for the production house’s five upcoming films.

As has already been reported by Businessofcinema.com, Orion Pictures is planning to produce six films over the next 12 months. Of the two films that are under production are Chandni Chowk to China and Ab Dilli Door Nahi. Another film in the offing is the official remake of Hollywood movie Wedding Crashers.

Chandni Chowk to China stars Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone and is being distributed by Warner Bros.

Ayesha Takia

Ayesha Takia to tie knot in January?

July 26th, 2008

Ayesha Takia has finally fixed her marriage date and she now wants her movies to be completed before the D-day. But her decision to get married has affected half a dozen directors are now requesting Ayesha Takia to hang on for at least a couple of years. Afterall, she’s such a livewire.. so pretty .. and all that.

Ayesha Takia

Directors are upset because Ayesha has told them to wrap up her portions in their movies, latest by December.. stoking the rumour that she’s getting married in January finally to her longtime steady Farhan Azmi.

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