MODLES: July 2009

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Sherlyn Chopra tells the Truth now

Sherlyn writes about the importance of speaking the truth and facing the heat that follows.. in her latest blog. Here's what she has to say:

Sach ka Saamna is not just a great concept for reality TV but also a great motto to follow in reality. Truth hurts. And truth also sets one free from the bondage of guilt, shame and reproach. I find truth very fascinating and intriguing.

I give a double thumbs up to the production team for bringing this ‘out of the box’ concept to India. After the first show, there were multiple reactions from various individuals from different walks of life.

Some criticized the idea of speaking the truth on national television, as they feared the truth might jeopardize human relationships and disturb the peace and harmony within society. Some raised questions on the authenticity of the polygraph tests. Some said it was just another attempt to raise TRP ratings. Nothing more.

I truly applaud the concept of the show. It is more entertaining than other reality shows where individuals are required to perform tasks. And when they fail to sustain the viewers’ interests, they resort to catfights and mediocre attempts of titillation.

Wherever truth goes, controversy follows. I understand the repercussions of speaking the truth on national television. The consequences might be totally devastating. Nevertheless, I prefer speaking the truth and facing the heat that follows to living in a web of lies.

Deepika upset with Kareena

Though Saif Ali Khan’s first home production Love Aaj Kal stars Deepika Padukone with Saif, it’s been Kareena Kapoor who’s constantly been talked about not because Kareena has anything to do with the film but because she’s not in it.

This constant reference to a Rebecca-like presence in Love Aaj Kal has irked Deepika and she has apparently been wondering to her friends if Love Aaj Kal should be dedicated to Kareena!

Laughs Deepika, “Yes, this must be the first film in the history of cinema where a leading lady is so much talked about for not being in the film.

No, I’m not annoyed by these never ending references to Kareena. When people see the film I know they’ll come out talking about me and my performance. Imtiaz Ali was very sure he wanted only me in the film. ”

Deepika for the first time lets out a secret. “Imtiaz was so sure he wanted me for the part he had offered me Love Aaj Kal even before my first film Om Shanti Om was released. Even before seeing me on screen Imtiaz knew I was right for the role. So there was no question of any other actress being in the film. ”

Even Saif has gone on-record with his wistful yearnings for Kareena’s presence in Love Aaj Kal.

Sensible and strong-headed to the hilt Deepika reasons, “Considering Saif is in a relationship with Kareena isn’t it understandable if he wanted Kareena in Love Aaj Kal?

They’ve worked together in the past. And I’m sure he wants to work with her in his home productions. As for Kareena, if I was in her place I’d feel the same way. Don’t I want to work with Ranbir? ”

However she adds, “I wanted to work with Imtiaz long before Jab We Met when I saw his first film Socha Na Ttha.

As this wide-eyed teenager I remember seeing the film and wondering who the director was. I remember many year ago when I was a model Imtiaz had offered me a film. At that time I wasn’t ready for an acting career”.

Kareena and Priyanka Conflit

Pritish a well-known producer bit back, he says, ” Kareena has slammed me on front page of DNA today for my saying that she looked hot in Chameli, not in KI. Views?

Despite a 20 hour day I respond to each one of you. Isn't it time you defended Twitter and me? And yourself for being out here. ”

Pritish practically ran an opinion poll on this issue, and in a most weird twist dragged Piggy Chops in the scene

Yanking Piggy Chops into the catfight, Pritish says via Twitter, ”Kareena claims those on Twitter (read me, Priyanka Chopra) have no work. So they pass comments on others? You agree with her? Kareena busier than me?”

Now that’s a smart move.

Pritish was caught foot-in-mouth calling Kareena a joke; now he is dragging Piggy Chops to fuel a cat-fight to save himself, like a true politician.

Cat fight between Kareena and Priyanka

Well that conclusion was drawn by none other than Pritish Nandy, well known television personality and film producer and a member of Rajya Sabha. Apparently, he is involved in a major cat-fight with Kareena on Kambakkht Ishq...

Seems like, Pritish lost the last modicum of decency after watching the brain-less flick Kambakkht Ishq.

He has been telling the whole world what exactly he thinks of Kareena, and her ‘acting skills in KI’ via Twitter, he didn’t mince words as he says, "Why don't you see what she looked like in Chameli and compare it with KI (Kambakkht Ishq).

Chameli was a real woman, a beautiful woman. She was stunning. Kareena looked like a dream in those days. Today she is a joke. ”

Not to be left behind Kareena spat back, "Some people have too much time to blog and talk about others so much. I don't even have time to check my computer for my e-mails. I am constantly working that just goes to show that I am more focused on my career. ”

From here on, it just keeps getting interesting as Pritish Nandy took major offence, and went on a rant on how he is busier than Kareena as he works 20 hours a day and still replies to all his twitter fans; he appealed his fans to defend him.