Bipasha Basu gave up late night parties for John

Bollywood-Gossips : When it comes to giving in to gangly hunk John Abraham’s outrageous demands,even the gutsy babe Bipasha Basu’s feminist principles take a back seat. The Bongshell, who is known to be a night bird as she loves to go party hopping, has decided to bid adieu to her wild night-outs as her beau doesn’t approve of her fun-seeking ways.

The couple that has stood the test of time for many years now is touted to be one of the most happening love-birds of B-town. But off screen, this ‘It’ couple is not as fashionable as it would seem.

According to Bips, the seemingly uber-cool John Abraham is a protective boyfriend, who is much too concerned of the company his lady keeps.

Speaking to a news daily, the spunky actress said, “I used to go to late night parties and clubs earlier but now I don`t have time for all that. In fact John Abraham didn`t like it. He used to accompany me every time I went to such parties. When you are on the floor, there are lots of people who just try to come close to dance with even if you don`t want. Quite often they misbehave. It`s a place where people drink and dance. So there are possibilities of such things which may annoy you.”

So, taking a way out the actress just decided to give her parties a miss. “If somebody came closer to me, John used to immediately come down on the floor and become a kind of protective wall for me. I enjoyed my parties for a while but later on I realised that John didn`t like it. So I stopped doing that. Since then it has been a long time that I went for any dance party”, added Bips.

Bipasha Basu Interesting Facts and Figures

Bipasha Basu: Bipasha Basu is one of the model turned actresses who has succeeded in a big way in the Hindi film industry. She is a huge sex symbol, knows it and has no qualms about it. She was even voted the sexiest Asian woman in a poll taken in 2007. She was the winner of the Ford’s Godrej Cinthol Supermodel contest for 1996 and is currently one of the mainstream actresses in Bollywood. As an actress though, Bipasha still has to prove her self though admittedly she has shown the odd spark or two when given the chance in a film like Corporate (2006) whereas her other highly regarded performances like Jism (2003) and No Entry (2005) have worked more due to her being cast correctly rather than her acting talent.

Birthday: January 7th, 1979 in New Delhi.

Debut Film: Abbas-Mustan’s Ajnabee (2001).

Major Impact: Raaz (2002).

Successful Films: Jism (2003), No Entry (2005), Corporate (2006), Omkara (2006), Dhoom 2 (2006), Race (2008), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008).

Awards: Winner of the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for Ajnabee and nominated for the Filmfare Best Villain Award for Jism.

Forthcoming Films: Aa Dekhen Zara and Lamhaa.

Forthcomng International Film: Chaimera opposite Billy Zane.

Facts we didn’t know:

Actually wanted to be a doctor

Bipasha means deep dark desire.

Was one of the judges for the 2004 ‘Femina Miss India’ pageant.

Once said that she wished she were a boy, then she would get those roles which bypass her due to her image.

Listed as number 7 of ‘Top Bollywood Actresses’ of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25-2006)

Listed #2 by UK magazine Eastern Eye one of "Asia’s Sexiest Women" (Sept/2006).

Bipasha was considered ‘ugly’ in her younger years due to her dark complexion.

Has two sisters named Bidisha and Bijoyeta.

Bipasha basu Talks About Breaking Rules

She is Bollywood's favourite siren and an actress who has always shied away from speaking her mind. Bipasha Basu looks back at her career in the movies so far and talks about breaking the rules and emerging successful.

Rajeev Masand: You recently turned 30 and you have been fairly frank about it. Do you feel wiser?

Bipasha Basu: I see no change. I think too much discussion has gone into it. It is just a number. Yes, with each passing year you do get wiser and it has been happening to me too. I started off at the age of 17 so since then I have become wiser for sure. But not because of the 30th figure.

Rajeev Masand: You have been in this business for almost nine years, what is the worst piece of career advice that someone has given you?

Bipasha Basu: There were many when I started acting. But generally I was guided by my then manager and hair stylist. I had advices like "Bipasha, you cannot be swimming in the unit hotel."

Some said, "I should not take pictures with spot boys."

I was quite innocent and not conscious of anything in my life. Then things that followed were like "You cannot talk about your boyfriend." But I never took any of them seriously. And that is why I was different. People called me bohemian but I am in reality a very disciplined and rule-abiding kind of person.

There was nothing embarrassing about my life so why should I lie?

Rajeev Masand: So the lesson there that one should be yourself and people will embrace you.

Bipasha Basu: Absolutely. I was an unconventional heroine. I was referred to as the dark and sexy girl. Being sexy was a taboo those days.

Rajeev Masand: Your new film Aa Dekhen Zara is about the protagonist who discovers a camera with which he can take pictures that reveal the future. Hypothetically, if you had this opportunity to take a look at your future, what would you really want to find out?

Bipasha Basu: I would like to know the outcome of my house because I have been renovating it for the past one year. I would really like to see how it finally shapes up. But since this answer is boring I will say something better. If given a chance I would like to know where I would be five years from now.

Aa dekhe Zara Synopsis-science Fiction

One often wonders what the future has in store for us and shrugs it off quickly, but Bollywood doesn't seem content doing that. The film industry has quite happily grabbed the idea of getting into a time machine in as many as four forthcoming movies.

The films that are ready for release and bear a common theme of venturing ahead or back in time are Aa Dekhen Zara, 13B, Kal Kissne Dekha and Tasveer 8X10. While gazing at the future is a favourite topic, even the supernatural element around a non-living object in another time holds prominence in a couple of films.

In Aa Dekhen Zara, which stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Bipasha Basu, director Jehangir Surti focuses on a camera that has the ability to look into the future and warn about what's going to happen next.

Says Neil: "My character of Ray Acharya stumbles upon a camera that can show the future. No, it isn't like looking 50 years ahead but still there is a slight futuristic element involved. The narrative is as interesting as that of 'Mr. India' where there were gadgets and the invisibility element."

The film, which has Neil crooning a number, is set for a March 22 release.

Kal Kissne Dekha also talks about the power of seeing the future, though this time it's the lead protagonist himself and not a gadget that does the trick. The film by Vashu Bhagnani will be the debut vehicle of his son Jaccky.

"Nihal Singh (the protagonist) is a gifted boy. He realises after a point that he gets true premonitions. He isn't sure about it to begin with but later settles down to this gift," says Jackky.

Of course there is a lot more to the storyline, but that's all the budding actor can reveal right now.

With a camera gadget and a unique gift of god being the central theme of two films, one wonders whether a conventional hero will get any limelight at all?

"Exactly the point," quips R. Madhavan. "My 13B doesn't have any conventional male lead in fact. Instead, I would say the TV is the main lead."

In 13B, a TV creates havoc in the life of Madhavan by showing on screen real events that are going to happen to his family.

"It's this TV set that ends up guiding our lives. In a way, it tells the real state of today's families that have become so dependent on TV that they end up seeing only what it wants you to see," Madhavan explains.

The thriller that releases Friday also stars Neetu Chandra and Poonam Dhillon.

The biggest of them all though is Akshay Kumar-starrer Tasveer 8X10 where it's a photo frame that is key to the film's narrative. This time around it's a journey into the past.

"In the film, Akshay plays a character who is gifted with a special sense where he can go inside the 8X10 photograph and enter the past. His soul is busy re-discovering the past. He always has a secret related to someone's life. After witnessing how his father was murdered in this 8X10 photograph, he sets out to take revenge," reveals a source close to the film.

The 'future' of these innovative ideas in the box office remains to be seen.

Bipasha Basu-More sexy than Neil

Neil Nitin Mukesh was noticed and how with his movie debut in Johnny Gaddar two years ago, even though the film did not do well.
But he was clearly not in a hurry to sign more films. It's only now that we're getting to see his next film, Aa Dekhe Zara, with Bipasha Basu. He spoke to Syed Firdaus Ashraf about where he's been, and what we should expect from his new release.
Where did you disappear after Johnny Gadar?

I've been answering this question very often. I've spent last year shooting. I have four movies coming up this year -- Aa Dekhen Zara, New York, Tera Kya Hoga Johnny and Jail. Filmmaking is a tedious and time-consuming process.

Bipasha Inspired By younger sis

Bipasha Basu ’s hip and trendy look in the upcoming movie Aa Dekhen Zara is inspired from someone very close to he actress.
That someone is Bipasha’s young sister Vijeta who loves rock music and dresses up like a rockstar.Since the film has Bipasha playing a saucy DJ who aspires to be a singer, Bipasha felt that modeling her look on her sister’s look and style would make sense. Like Vijeta, Bipasha too polished her nails black and wore colourful bangles on her wrists and put on a lot of fashion accessories. Bips also sported an erasable tattoo on her chest.

Bipasha gave the required inputs to her stylist Rakhi Parikh and hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani as the two ladies worked on the actress’ look for the film.
What shaped out was a character that has coloured hair, wears bright and trendy clothes, sports funky accessories and carries big bags.
Bipasha’s hair particularly came out well – with one side brown and the other indigo.
The movie, a thriller directed by Jehangir Surti, has Bips pairing with Neil Nitin Mukesh.

Bipasha Says script is AA Dekhen zara's main hero

Jehangir Surti's AA DEKHEN ZARA has been in the news more for its soundtrack, where Neil Nitin Mukesh (grand son of legendary singer, late Mukesh) showcases his singing talent in the title track, carrying forward the name of his illustrious family. However, there is more to this romantic-thriller than just song and dance.

All those who thought that Neil Nitin Mukesh is the hero of the film will be in for a surprise after reading the above headlines - ''Camera is the hero of the film.'' And this statement comes from none other than the heroine of the film, Bipasha Basu. Yes, it's Bips who says that it's the camera that is the hero of the film.

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The reason? Well, it's simple. According to Bips, the whole film revolves around a camera. And so, naturally, it's the camera that is the centre of attention, and thus the hero of the film! But this does not mean that Neil is not playing an important role. In fact, both Neil and Bips share a wonderful chemistry and their characters are interwoven into the plot, which is very interesting and it's the edge-of-the-seat thrill that will keep the audience glued to the proceedings. Bipasha herself plays the role of a DJ, and is very happy with the experience.

The EROS Entertainment film is all set to release on Marrch 27th and let's wait and see whether this movie will tide over the lean board exam phase and give EROS International their much needed hit!

Bipasha Basu Performs at 54th idea filmfare awards

The much awaited ‘Big Night’ has already gained momentum to unfold a new chapter in the history of Indian cinema with Katrina Kaif and bipasha basu performance at the 54th Idea Filmfare awards 2008

Bipasa Basu Reveals Her Beauty Secrets

Athletic beauty Bipasha Basu who has a very good skin and a fit body has recently revealed her beauty secrets. She says,

“I am a kind of person who is completely into workouts. I believe in being healthy and it’s not about just looking good. I always feel that being healthy is the key reason for me. That’s the reason I am so much into fitness”, Says Bipasha.

Bipasha reveals her health and beauty regime. “I drink 10 glasses of water a day. Apply sunscreen with a high SPF every time I step out in the sun. Eat small meals, around six times a day at regular intervals. Involve the proper food items in my diet judiciously which are highly nutritious. Exercising 4 times a week at minimum for an hour a day and minimum 7-8 hours of sleep a day definitely makes one look fit and beautiful.” she signs off.

Bipasha gets hurt

On looking at the dance sequence of Aa Dekhan Zara, one can hardly understand that Bips is hurt. But it is true that she injured her knee while filming the song with Neil Nitin Mukesh. A source from the unit member informs, "Bipasha made sure that her knee pain didn’t affect her work schedule."

Aa Dekhan Zara is about to release and Bips will devote her maximum time promoting the film. "Aa Dekhen Zara will be my next release and I will be busy for the next five weeks promoting the film as it releases on the 27th of March," she confirmed. Director Jehangir Surti is quite impressed with Bips's dedication towards her work and shocked to see her working in spite of getting hurt. "Being a first time director, I was very apprehensive, but Bipasha showed me how a professional is at work and seeing her commitment, I was fully charged," he said. Aa Dekhen Zara is a sci-fi movie which also stars Koena Mitra.

Soon Bipasha will kick start the shooting of Rahul Dholakia's Lamhaa which run into trouble few months back. Due to lack of security in Kashmir, Bips retuned back but now everything has been taken care of and the shooting will commence very soon. "The place is beautiful. The people are beautiful," Rahul confirms.

Work comes first for Bipasha Basu

Bipasha is getting compliments for her item song in Aa Dekhen Zara but very few know that Bips has gone through a lot of pain while shooting that song.

It is believed that Bipasha was going through the knee pain as she injured her knee few days before the shoot of that item number. Though her physiotherapist advised her to take complete rest actress chose to work.

A unit hand informs us Bipasha attended rehearsal a day before the shoot. Being so professional Bipasha made sure that her knee pain shouldn’t affect her work schedule thus she used to visit her physiotherapist during the shoot breaks.