Kangana Ranaut takes tips from Rekha

Kangana Ranaut, who has already established herself as a youth style icon, will now take fashion cues from Rekha. For her role as slain gangster Manya Surve’s girlfriend in Shootout At Wadala, the young star has been asked to draw sartorial inspiration from yesteryear Bollywood divas, including
the late Smita Patil.

“I play a Maharashtrian girl in the film, and since it’s set in the ’70s and early ’80s, I wanted to keep my style as authentic as possible,” says Kangana, who plays Vidya Joshi in the gangster film.

“When I think of fashion, Rekha is one person who clearly appears in my mind. She was so outrageous for that time,” adds Kangana, who has been cast opposite John Abraham for the first time. The Force actor will play Surve in the film, which tells the story of the first registered encounter by the Mumbai police in 1982.

Although the makers remain tight-lipped about the details, Kangana’s looks in the film will mirror her journey from being a regular college girl to becoming Surve’s moll. “Since my character in the latter half is that of a 30-year-old woman, I need to be very sexy. So Sanjay (director Sanjay Gupta) gave me references of these actors because they were considered to be the hottest,” she says.

The references in question are believed to be Patil’s looks from Namak Halaal (1982) and Shakti (1982). Shootout at Wadala boasts of a heavy-duty star cast including Anil Kapoor (as Isaque Bhagwan) and Manoj Bajpayee (as Sabir Kaskar). Ask Kangana if she fears being sidelined in this male-dominated film and she shoots back, “I won’t be. In a way, I’m the romantic force of the film.”

Kangana Ranaut join hands with Sanjay Dutt's enemy?

Kangana Ranaut's decision to act in Sanjay Gupta's Shootout In Wadala is apparently her way of getting back at Sanjay Dutt, with whom she had worked in Rascals. The film was Sanjay Dutt's home production.

Most people who want to be part of Sanjay Dutt camp will opt out of Sanjay Gupta's film. It is being said that the role in Shootout In Wadala was earlier offered to Vidya Balan and Asin who turned it down as they did not want to upset Sanjay Dutt.

It is now being rumoured that since Kangana Ranaut is not in good terms with Sanju baba and wife Maanyata Dutt, she decided to join hands with his enemy.

To all those who are not aware...Kangana Ranaut was once very paly with Sanjay Dutt and Maanyata. However, things soured when Kangana began making unnecessary statements about her closeness to the couple and leaving behind Amisha Patel, who is also a very good friend of Sanjay Dutt and wife.

Kangana Ranaut - the next karate kid!

Actress Kangana Ranaut is in love with the entire KARATE KID series including the recent one with Jaden Smith but confesses she is a fan of Hilary Swank and feels she did an amazing job in THE NEXT KARATE KID.

As recent news suggests, Kangs herself is taking personal training lessons in the artform Hilary looked hot at the same time tough in the movie and Kangana seems to be the perfect blend of both as well, not to forget she is outstandingly gorgeous too.


Talk about her rigorous training sessions before the movie went on floors and she says, "I wanted to be completely prepared physically before we kick started shooting."

With such growing enthusiasm and zeal, seems like Kangana's all set to be the first female ever in Bollywood to showcase her karate moves on the Silver Screen.

Kangana's Hot Shoot On Photoshoot

Kangna Ranaut on the cover of Hi! Blitz December 2011

Kangana learning martial arts for Krrish 2

Actress Kangana Ranaut, who is playing superwoman in Rakesh Roshan's forthcoming movie Krrish 2, is undergoing rigorous training for the role in the movie. The Bollywood star says that she is learning different forms of stunts like martial arts and kickboxing. And she is also doing workouts to lose her weight.

In an interview with an English daily, Kangana Ranaut speaks about her role in the film Krrish 2 and her preparation for it. She says that she would appear as superwoman, who has supernatural powers. She adds that she is doing lot of workouts to lose her weight to fit into a superwoman costume.

Kangana Ranaut further says that she has several stunts and action sequences in the film Krrish 2 and filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has hired a trainer for her. The actress adds that she is going to the beach at 5 am every morning to learn martial arts, kickboxing and other forms of fighting.

Kangna Ranaut officially in Salman's camp

Kangna Ranaut's recent inclusion as brand ambassador along with Salman Khan for his brother Sohail Khan's celebrity cricket team, Mumbai Heroes, is a clear indication how firmly entrenched Kangs is in the Khan-daan.
Sallu's Dabangg girl Sonakshi Sinha is the other brand ambassador of the team.

The actress has been roped in ahead of the celebrity cricket league matches slated to be played in Sharjah in January. Her inclusion was accompanied with Kangs' statement, "I don't know much about cricket. I was a science student, so I never got much time to play. I'm here to support my friends."

What she was referring to was Salman the friend she can rely on presently. As a source puts it, "After her recent fall out with Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgan, Kangna finds herself disassociated with all those who are close to them. So her friendship with Salman matters even more."

The Sallu-Kangna bonding is, however, not new. She managed to make inroads into his inner circle a while back. He had even planned to cast her in his home production to be directed by Mahesh Manjrekar.

The only time there was buzz about tension between them was when she did not make it to his Being Human event last year where most of the leading Bollywood actresses walked the ramp for Sallu's charity.

But the star did not hold it against her. He made it a point to attend her birthday party in March this year and Kangs was also spotted visiting him late night on the sets when he was shooting for a film at Filmistan Studios.

Kangna Ranaut dressed to kill?

Ranaut will share Lady Gaga's darzi for her role in 'Krrish' sequel

Kangna Ranaut, who is all set to play a mutant in the Krrish sequel, has to lose five kilos to get into her costume. We give you a sneak peak of what her character will look like in the visual-effects laden superhero flick.

It has been learnt that Kangna's designer Gavin Miguel has sourced a plastic-like material from the US for her character's costume. "One of the teams sourced to make the outfit for her in Krissh also stitches Lady Gaga's costumes," reveals our source.

Giving further details about her costume, the source says, "Considering the kind of material it's made from, Kangna will have to apply special oil on herself to be able to wear it." Perhaps she should take some tips from SRK on staying in such costumes for long hours, as he did for RA.One.

Our source adds that director Rakesh Roshan wants to make sure people forget Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider when Kangna makes her entry in the movie. Kangna's character is a mutant said to be inspired by Mystique from the X Men series.

When contacted, Gavin maintained that they're still in the process of finalising the costume, so that it looks "more like a second skin." He asserts, "Since it's a completely body-hugging costume, we require a fabric that stretches and fits perfectly. Hence a lubricant-based oil has to be applied on the body before getting into it. We're still in the testing stages because the costume should not be suffocating."

The designer says that they're also figuring out a way to make the actress avoid wearing the costume all day. "We're trying to work out a design that is easy for her to get into and get out of," he points out.

The designer and his team have a month to finalise the costume as Kangna still has a month before she starts shooting for the film. "So far, they're happy with the way the look is coming up. Since it's a challenging assignment, I hope it becomes an iconic look in Bollywood," Gavin signs off.

I’m dating an invisible man: Kangna Ranaut

Kangna Ranaut’s love life is back in the news. On Tuesday, a report raised some suspicion about her alleged ‘mysterious’ boyfriend, UK-based doctor Nicholas Lafferty. It was also suggested that she hasn’t introduced him to anyone, including her closest friends. But Kangna isn’t amused. “Yes, he

is an invisible man. I’m dating an invisible person. And that’s my clarification,” says the miffed actor. So who is ‘Nicholas Lafferty’? “Nicholas is the invisible man. Why can’t he be invisible? It’s good for me because he won’t argue or fight.”

KangnaApparently, Kangna hinted on a TV show that Nicholas is a doctor/scientist, and she has known him for a year-and-half. Also, she met him in India through a common friend. Ask Kangna about it and she laughs: “I don’t remember anything. I am suffering from short-term memory loss, much like Aamir Khan did in Ghajini (2008).”

Ask the actor again if she is dating Nicholas and she says: “Yes, I am dating a very, very mysterious man, and he gets invisible sometimes.” So, does that mean she plans to marry soon? “So that I can have invisible children?” she responds with a laugh. “I am too young to get married, regardless of whether he is visible or invisible. Someday, I have to. But I’m just 24 right now. By 28 or 29, I will tie the knot, no matter whom I get married to.”

To avoid reading unpleasant media reports, Kangna — who is busy with Hrithik Roshan-starrer Krrish 2, Priyadarshan’s Tezzz, Tanu Weds Manu sequel and Dedh Ishqiya — says she doesn’t subscribe to newspapers at home. “I have banned them. Either you can read them, get bothered and explain things to others, or just do your work. How does it matter if a section of the media doesn’t like you?” says the actor, who refuses to take such stories seriously. “Let them write whatever they want. It’s not going to change anything in my life. Even gossip has to have a story. Journalists need to get more creative with their ideas.” ‘Mystery man’, for a boyfriend, is creative enough, coming from the actor herself.

Kangna Ranaut gives beauty and style tips

Kangna Ranaut shared some of her beauty and style secrets during her trip to Dubai earlier this week.

The 24-year-old actress, whose looks and personal style is admired in the film industry, attributed her diet plan and yoga to staying healthy.

“I do yoga regularly and eat a balanced diet,” Gulf News quoted the actress as saying.

She even asserted the importance of taking care of one’s skin to get the best results when applying make-up.

“I firmly believe that you can’t get away with treating your skin badly and then expect make-up to do wonders for you. It won’t.

“The base of good make-up is a healthy, hydrated skin.

“Once you eat right, drink loads of fluids and include exercise in your daily schedule, make-up can work its magic for you.

She also gave tips on how to manage hair, and how she protects them from damage after sporting a series of different looks in her films.

“One thing I’ve realised is that sporting various hairstyles in films can damage your tresses.

“There have been films where I’ve worn my natural curls but then I’ve also had to get it poker-straight for a few, and then I’ve had to sport a completely different style in others!

“All that drastic styling and the use of chemicals have taken a toll on my hair and I’m beginning to lose a lot of it.

“I pamper my tresses regularly with intensive repair treatments. Three times a week, I treat my hair to hot oil and steaming.

She also said that keeping oneself healthy is important and size does not matter.

“Looking good is all about having healthy hair, skin and body, no matter what size you are,” she added.

Kangana Ranaut ‘learning to do flips, somersaults’ for Krissh 3

Kangana Ranaut who plays a superwoman in Krissh 3, is working hard to prepare herself physically for the role.

While she practices her kicks and somersaults, the actress regrets that she doesn’t have the time to learn martial arts.

“I wake up at 5 am and start training. I am learning how to flip, do somersaults and kicks,” gulfnews.com quoted her as telling tabloid!

“Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to learn any martial arts like Taekwondo,” she said.

However, her superwoman costume is still not finalised, all Ranaut reveals is that it’s going to be a translucent, plastic-like body sheath.

Dating a married man was a mistake - Kangana Ranaut

The talented Kangana Ranaut graces the cover of Stardust for the month of November 2011. Is she hinting at her rumored affair with Aditya Pancholi when she says "Dating a married man was a mistake"?.

We got to grab the copy of the latest Stardust to find out more.

Shahid to romance Kangna

Tanu Weds Manu, a film that turned out to be one of the most surprising hits of the year, did not just help director Anand Rai score the first hit of his career but also helped lead actors Kangna Ranaut and Madhavan get their first major solo hits.

However, for the sequel, director Anand Rai unlike other film makers, is in no mood to stick to his winning cast. Reportedlty, Shahid Kapoor might be the one romancing Kangna in the project. Madhavan, who played Manu in the film will no longer be a part of the sequel.

A source told Mumbai Mirror, "Anand Rai made his debut with the film Strangers a few years back. However, despite positive reviews, the film failed to make a mark at the box office. After that Rai made Tanu Weds Manu, which turned out to be one of the biggest hits of the year. He now wants to make a bigger film with A-list actors. That's the reason he has been meeting Shahid Kapoor these days."

The source also revealed that Anand Rai has discussed not one but two scripts with Shahid. He has given the actor a choice to work in either film - Tanu Weds Manu sequel or Ranjhana. Preferably both. "Shahid is currently going through both the scripts. He is still to decide which one he wants to be a part of," added the source.

While usually, the leading lady is the one who gets changed in sequels, Tanu Weds Manu will be the first where the lead actor has been replaced. "The success of Tanu Weds Manu has been attributed mainly to Kangna's character. Rai obviously wants to retain her in the film. But since he wants a bigger film, he has approached an A-list actor Shahid Kapoor," said the source.

When contacted Anand Rai said, "I am in the process of finalising the drafts of my two films right now. Yes, I am meeting actors but it is too early to say who will be in either film."

The secret behind Kangna's popularity

Kangna Ranaut PR machinery is giving the actress many reasons to spot a wide grin. The actresses' publicity team is going all out of its way to highlight the good/bad/ugly moments of her life to the media.

So much so that, her sister's supposed low key wedding was made available for public consumption too. Kangna's rumored fights with co-stars and old friends like Sanjay Dutt and directors is blown out of proportion. Even her ex-secretary and assistants fights have been written about in the media. To the extent, the media also reported of her make-over and plastic surgery, without any complaints from her side. Even her varied tantrums and dislikes are being broadcasted to all and sundry. Kangna may not be easily available for an interview but surely is seen at all the vital events, premieres, parties in town. When Paris Hilton was in town, Kangna decided to garner some empathy and attention not only by being a part of Hilton's party but also before the million dollar entrepreneur hit the city, Kangna was busy washing dirty linen with ex beau Adhyayan Suman in the media.

Says a source, "Kangna knows the art of garnering publicity not just prior to her movie releases but even otherwise too. So instead of going on holidays or getting extra friendly with actresses from the industry, Kangna is busy making her presence felt at all the major events in town. From Bridal fashion week, movie awards, chat shows to premieres, she is seen everywhere. By now Kangna knows the working of the industry and has learnt the fine art of keeping the media constantly around her."

I have an English boyfriend: Kangna

Actor Kangna Ranaut is in love again, and her latest boyfriend is an English scientist-doctor. After two bitter breakups, with actors Aditya Panscholi and Adhyayan Suman, Ranaut, 24, says she has finally found someone who fits her idea of the perfect man. “I’m in a relationship and this guy is a
very nice guy,” said Ranaut to actor turned TV host Simi Garewal on her show India’s Most Desirable, not giving out his name.

“I’ve known him for a year and a half ... he is a doctor and a scientist. I met him in India, through a friend. We travelled together. We lived together. But his job is so demanding you know. He lives in a lab for days and days ... Worse than me,” she added. Ranaut said it’s refreshing to speak to him because he talks about “significant things like the genetics of cancer.” Which, of course, doesn’t mean he’s a fuddy duddy nerd. Ranaut revealed he’s a romantic. “He is a very good musician. He plays the guitar. Every time he’s played for me, it has been amazing … magical.”

While Kangna is based in Mumbai, her 28 year old lover lives in England. “Yeah, it’s a long distance relationship but then it’s not something which is going to lead to marriage so soon, you know. I find it much better because I have been in relationships with men who can completely suffocate you... I want my space for sure, and long distance works big time!”

Catfights between Kangana and Neetu Chandra

This time the same thing happened on the sets of No Problem, where almost 3 actresses are working together. Sushmita Sen, Kangna Ranaut and Neetu Chandra. But the fight this time is between Neetu and Kangna.Sources from the sets informed that, “A few days ago, Kangana called Neetu to her vanity van and shouted at her for using her name to gain publicity. Neetu was stunned at her reaction.”But later, Neetu realized that what had actually happened was due to her very close friend, who was present on the sets.

“Some journalist asked her friend about the kind of rapport Neetu shared with everyone on the sets of No Problem, but the scribe went about and made a snippet about Neetu’s dosti with Kangna,” said the source, and Neetu was blamed to leak all inside stories.When we contacted Neetu, she said, “I have no idea about it. We had a great time while shooting, and Kangna is very sweet.” Kangna was unavailable for comment.So we contacted the director of the film, Aneez Bazmee, to confirm the story. He said, “I have no idea if something like this had happened, I think it is all a rumour because we had a great time shooting for No Problem, and every actor, actress and crew member, all of them, became very close friends. It was like some picnic.

And I don’t think any cat fight happened between Neetu and Kangna because both the ladies are very sweet.”Seems that Kangna feels that she is a top actress, though in No Problem, she is the leading lady opposite an average actor Akshaye Khanna. And on the other hand, Neetu Chandra has still not made it big in Bollywood. In the film No Problem, Sushmita Sen is playing Kangna Ranaut’s sister. And both are impressed by each other. So where does this leave Neetu?

Kangna Ranaut in Fashion

In a scene eventually cut from the final theatrical print of the film, Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion was all set to include a moment of toplessness featuring Kangna on the catwalk -- a moment aiming to mirror model Carol Gracias' wardrobe malfunction, one that really caught the media's imagination.

Kangana rubbishes stories of eveteasing

Remember reports about Kangna Ranaut getting harassed by hooligans on the sets of Tanu Weds Manu? Kangna has now clarified that such stories were only rumours.”There were a lot of rumours about my getting eve-teased by the crowds in Lucknow recently, and I want to let you know there’s no truth to these at all,” Kangna wrote on her blog.The actress added that she and costar R. Madhavan were not even on the sets when the alleged incident took place. “A couple of days ago there was some mild trouble with crowds on the sets, however, neither Maddy nor I were on the set at the time. The people in Lucknow have been most kind and very hospitable and we’ve really enjoyed our visit,” she added.

Kangna is enjoying her stay in Lucknow. “It’s been a really fun time, in a really fun city, with a really fun cast and crew! On our very first day here, the director Anand Rai, discovered a delicious “Chaat” place,” she writes.”And since then, there’s been no stopping us, it’s a chaat party on the sets and we often step out into the city to the restaurants to have a bite of the famous Lucknow cuisine!” she added.Kangna’s sister Rangoli has been with her through this schedule.”We’ve had a lot of fun shopping for chikan embroidery cloth and more. In fact I’m quite excited about my look in this film, as it’s the first time I have an all Indian look, with shararas and short kurtis, morjaris etc,” she wrote on her blog.

“The script is fun and the cast and crew are really nice as well. Maddy is an all time jokster with great stories up his sleeves and has us in splits all the time with his anecdotes,” she adds. Now, Kangna is looking forward to joining the crew on the sets of Knockout next. “With so many films on my plate simultaneously, it is a challenge shifting so quickly from one character to another, but then life’s not fun without a challenge I guess!” she adds.

Sanjay Dutt Knocks Out Kangana Ranaut

50-year old Sanjay Dutt has been shooting with 20-something Kangana Ranaut. And if they were looking super-compatible in spite of Kangana being half the age of Dutt, it’s all because of Dutt’s special ketosis-based diet.Says a source close to Dutt, “Sanjay went on this special diet in June. It required him to take lots and lots of fattie food and no carbohydrates at all. In fact carbs would’ve been potentially lethal for this diet. In no time Sanjay started losing weight. And that too without Sanju having to give up his favourite food.”

Today, Dutt is looking trimmer than he did ten years ago. And when he shot with Kangana last week, the camera made them look compatible.Dutt plays an assassin out to get his victim with a sniper rifle in Knock Out. Kangana Ranaut has always had a fascination for assassin heroes. She began her career with Gangster where her assassin-hero was Shiney Ahuja.Now in Mani Shankar’s Knock Out, she’s again attracted to the killer-hero, this time played by Sanjay Dutt.

The two became professionally fond of one another while shooting for the comedy No Problem in Cape Town. When Mani Shankar was looking for a bright intense young actress to play a television journalist it was Dutt who recommended Kangana to the director.

Kangana Ranaut poses for Filmfare!

After a giving a flop movie to Bollywood, where exactly has Kangana Ranaut disappeared to these days?

Well, the young lass had been quite busy with her Telugu film, 'Ek Niranjan'.

The shooting of the film is over and now Kangana has quite a few things on her list.

A couple of days ago, the flair Kangana posed infront of the camera for the Filmfare Magazine.

Kangana took on a classic retro look during the photoshoot and absolutely enjoyed every bit of it.

Furthermore, Kangana will also starting shooting for her new venture, 'Once Upon a Mumbai'. Staring Ajay Devgan and Kangana in the lead.

The venture also stars Emran Hashmi and the television bahu, Prachi Desai. Moreover director Milan Luthria stated that more than half of.

The movie has been shot and portions with Emran, Prachi and Kangana are left which will commence sometime next week. Kangana will also be seen in 'Kites' playing the role of Gia which is set to hit the floor sometime this year!