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Drashti Dhami is playing a role of Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, a story of a girl born on the sets of a Bollywood film who grows up to be mesmerizingly beautiful. She has no aspirations of entering the glamorous film industry but fate has something else in store for her. A girl with simple dreams is compelled to act and to everyones surprise a new star is born. Madhubala - a gripping story of middle class aspirations, values and desires, set against the backdrop of Bollywood.

Kareena Kapoor chose Esha Gupta for Saif Ali Khan starrer

Kareena Kapoor might not be working with her husband in any of his forthcoming films, but she seems to be influencing the choice of actresses working with Saif Ali Khan. Now, when Esha Gupta has been signed opposite Saif in Sajid Khan’s next, it’s said that the decision could have something to do with Bebo.

It’s no news now that director Sajid Khan has dropped his ex-girlfriend Jacqueline Fernandez to rope in Esha Gupta for his next that stars Saif Ali Khan in lead. As per reports, it was Kareena Kapoor, who referred Esha first to Saif, and then the hubby dear passed the word on to Sajid.

Kareena Kapoor came in contact with Esha Gupta on the sets of her film Gori Tere Pyaar Mein. Esha has done a special item song for the film and both the actresses get along well. “It was during the film’s shooting that Esha got to know Kareena... It was at the same time Sajid was looking for a heroine for his film. Kareena happened to tell Saif about Esha and that’s how a meeting took place between Esha and the director and that’s how she came on board,” a source tells a tabloid.

Though last year was quite good for Esha in terms of three releases, she wasn’t getting any major film after Prakash Jha’s Chakravyuh. Till now, Esha hasn’t done a full-fledged masala caper. Also, her roles in her past films were devoid of glamour, thus getting a Sajid Khan film is a win-win situation for the actress.

Sajid Khan’s next is a multi-starrer comedy, also starring Riteish Deshmukh and Tamannaah besides Esha Gupta and Saif Ali Khan.

Puja Gupta Says One need to be diplomatic to survive in Bollywood

She never really thought that Bollywood films would ever happen to her. And now that the offers are pouring in, the feeling is still sinking in for Puja Gupta. She says, "I am still not used to doing interviews. I haven't yet got into the mode where I would know all the right things to speak. Many times I find myself saying things I shouldn't." Puja, who was in Ahmedabad recently to promote her upcoming film Shortcut Romeo, talked to TOI over a cup of masala chai. Excerpts from a chat:

So how has the unplanned Bollywood journey been so far?
It's been fantastic. I am thoroughly enjoying being an actress with all the outdoor shoots, dance and song sequences, going to the beautiful locales, all the traveling, the promotional trips to various cities, it's a lot of fun. If it was not for a promotional trip, I wouldn't have been able to come to Ahmedabad. And now that I am here, I feel like going out and exploring the city.

But there are many other things that come along with being a Bollywood celebrity. Does that not scare you?
Well, if you are scared then the Hindi film industry is not for you. There are these downsides as well. Like you have to be on the alert all the time with the media behind you, you have to maintain a diplomatic stance as you can't say anything wrong, wear heels every time you step out, report on sets early in the morning or work till late night, travel all over the country. But I think there are more positives than the negatives. It's a complete package. And as far as link-ups are concerned, I don't really care about them. I am a new generation girl, and it really doesn't bother me. Who, in today's world, bothers about such things anyway?

But Bollywood was never a career option, was it?
Never. I only had Miss India in my mind. I never thought of Bollywood. It just happened. When I set out to be part of the beauty pageant, I had strict guidelines from my family that if I didn't succeed then I'd have to listen to what they told me to do. But I became Femina Miss India Universe 2007 and now movies are also happening. So I have proved myself to my family and they are extremely happy about it. I am ruling my own life now.

You smooch scene with Neil Nitin Mukesh drew a lot of attention. Are you fine doing such scenes? Do you mind stepping out of the comfort zone for a film?
Well, I don't know why people are even talking about that scene! It was a very subtle smooch that went with the flow of the story. I don't want to do unnecessary steamy scenes. May be in the future, when I get more challenging roles, I would want to get out of my comfort zone and do something bold. But right now my comfort genre is to play this youthful, happy go lucky girl. Getting into action sequences or serious roles is something I haven't thought about. It's too soon for that.