Don't I look like Hrithik: Sreesanth

While speedster Sreesanth is delighted to be back in the Test squad for the home series against South Africa, there's another thing that's exciting him no end. "I am very happy that I have been selected," he says, "but I'm more excited about playing for the forthcoming IPL matches. The very thought that a Malayali will play from the Punjab is very funny," he says, laughing.



Sreesanth also had all of us excited recently, when rumours of his romance with Priyanka Chopra made headlines. So, what gives? "It's all false. We are just good friends. She is a very nice person and I like her. When I get a girl in my life, I will not shy away from flaunting her," says Sreesanth, who also admits that it was the fear of a ban that ultimately calmed his on-field aggression. "I'm living my name now. I'm 'santh'," he quips.



But he looks anything but 'santh' as he shows off his new haircut. "I am a huge fan of HRITHIK ROSHAN," he reveals. "So this time, when I was playing in Australia, I took some time out and went for a haircut in Sydney. I got a cut that is similar to HRITHIK's in the film Lakshya. Don't I look somewhat like HRITHIK now?" he wants to know, making sure that we also get a glimpse of his new tattoo, by flexing his biceps. And so we ask him about that. "I've got two tattoos now – the one on the right arm has the word 'faith' written in Japanese. And there's a scorpion on my left bicep." Wasn't it painful? "I love pain," says Sree, adding, "And I believe, if there is no pain then there is no gain."



So, do we get more of him covered in tattoos? "Yes. In fact, the first time I got a tattoo done was while I was leaving for the England tour. The second one was just before I left for the Australia tour. I have decided that I shall get a tattoo done every time I play overseas." Happy tattooing, Sree or is it Santh?

Arshad was not allowed to dance in Krazzy 4

He is a talented actor and good dancer too. But Arshad Warsi was not allowed to dance in Krazzy 4.

Could it because of his rift with director Jaideep Sen?

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"I don't think so. Jaideep and I may not be working together, but we respect one another's work. Never mind. I'll dance my heart out in my own production. One advantage of producing your own film is, no one can stop you from doing what you want," Arshad told IANS.

Sen told him that a dance sequence would not suit his character.

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"I told my director that I wanted to dance, but I was turned down. I don't know why. The reason given was because it would go against my character. Besides, Shah Rukh Khan and HRITHIK, who've done item songs for Krazzy 4, can add to the film's commercial viability. I can't. Even today I've a tough time getting leading ladies to agree to pair with me," admitted Arshad candidly.

Recently, Lara Dutt opted out of Anil Kapoor's Short Cut when she heard Arshad was her co-star. And now the actor is looking for a suitable leading lady for his first production tentatively entitled I Believe In Angels.

The project has been in the news for being dumped by Krazzy 4 director Sen, who has opted out.

"But no sweat," said the ever-optimistic Arshad. "This often happens when an actor or a director is recognised overnight. After the news spread that Sen had done a good job in Krazzy 4, he was flooded with offers. He no longer found my project worthy of his attention. No problem. I immediately approached my friend Kabeer Kaushik, who has earlier directed me in Saher. "To be frank I always wanted Kabeer. He had the guts and vision to cast me as the positive lead in Saher at a time when I was typecast as a supporting comic actor. But Kabeer was busy with his current assignment Chamko (featuring Bobby Deol). So I went to Jaideep whose work I really like in Krazzy 4, but now when Kabeer is finishing with Chamko in May, he can go right into my film."

Meanwhile, Arshad is busy with pre-production work.

"I'm getting everything into place so that by the time Kabeer is free in May he just has to come on- board to direct. No matter what, my film, which has lots of F-X and supernatural stuff, will take off July 15. But please, it is not a film about spooks. My wife Maria is the official producer. She would rather see me as a dost (friend) than ghost."

Arshad's last release Sunday was did not fare well at the box office. "But I enjoyed working with Irrfan Khan. Now we're together again in Krazzy 4 and that's been quite an experience."

Their ultimate compliment for Arshad came from HRITHIK ROSHAN who said Arshad didn't seem to be acting at all.

"That's right," Arshad admits softly. "HRITHIK did say I was a natural in Krazzy 4. That meant a lot. All of us actors are hungry for compliments and they aren't very easy to come by from colleagues."

Arshad's next Munnabhai movie is very much on. It sees him with Sanjay Dutt again. They will both head to US for further adventures.

Hrithik is brand ambassador for new and improved Cinthol

Post the success of Jodhaa Akbar, Hrithik Roshan is on a high. Hrithik who is quite a favorite in the endorsement circle, was announce as the brand ambassador of the new, improved Cinthol range of soaps, talc and deo at a function in Mumbai yesterday

Cinthol the popular and much-loved brand of Godrej Consumer Products Limited , unleashed ‘24-hour assurance with its new range of soaps, talc and deo sprays in three exhilarating fragrances - Classic, Cologne and Sport in a trendy new packaging. Even its earlier products Cinthol fresh soap and Cinthol regular soap will now be available in a new and exciting packaging.

Speaking at the launch, Mrs Tanya Dubash , said “The new Cinthol range stands for confidence of achievers who constantly strive to realize their aspiration without stopping. Cinthol gives them ‘24-Hour Confidence’ and enables them to lead a ‘Don’t Stop Life’. Hrithik Roshan was chosen as the brand ambassador as he exudes confidence and doesn’t stop till he meets the high benchmarks he sets for himself”

Hrithik added, “It’s an honour for me to be associated with a brand like Cinthol which has such a strong inheritance. As Cinthol is all about ‘24- Hour confidence’, energy and a ‘Don’t Stop Life’ attitude, it was very natural for me to correlate with this brand. Its in perfect sync with my lifestyle and attitude”

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He certainly knows the right moves — both on the silver screen and in commercials — that will take him straight into the hearts of millions of admirers.

Hrithik Roshan's looks and moves have him firmly entrenched into the minds and hearts of millions of film-goers and his new Cinthol soap advertisement sees him at his adventurous best.

He is trying the bare-chested look once again, after Dhoom 2 and is putting his muscles to good use for the commercial.

Curiously, after putting in so much effort, the star was missing from the launch of the commercial. However, there was a good reason for that — too much work!

The Bollywood heartthrob — apart from being over burdened with work — is currently nursing a bad knee. He's off to Greece to attend to his knee.

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Hrithik, John and Bipasha launch Watson Fitness

Watson Fitness in Khar introduces Mumbai with two brand new fitness concepts


ABOUT WATSON FITNESS
Watson Fitness is not just another gym; it is a functional training studio that believes in quality, not quantity. That is why you will never find more than five people at a time working out under the expert eagle eye of Zareen Watson, a multiple-certificate holder in various aspects of fitness. When a client walks in through her door, he or she can expect and will get a tailor-made training programme that will bring out the best in his or her body. But while every gym offers personalized training, Watson Fitness' very approach to fitness makes it stand apart from the rest.



"The gym is no longer seen as a place merely to get thin," says Zareen Watson. "Exercise has several medical benefits and is seen as a pathway to good health and a better lifestyle. I do not believe in isolating staying fit from life." To this end the fitness modules she personally designs for her clients are geared towards real-life movements and sport movements.



I am enabling their bodies to carry their strength from the gym to real life. That makes a huge difference." All of Watson's fitness modules comprise six basic targets in mind – balance training, strength training, plyometrics, cardio-vascular, flexibility and core strength. But there are no cookie-cutter modules here – from the moment one walks into the fitness studio one is assessed solely on one's own capabilities and limitations. Located on 20th Road, Khar West, it is deceptively humble on the surface; once the facilities available are experienced, one understands the significance. From one's health history to psychological profiling, every aspect of one's personality is examined before the fitness module is drawn up. One can opt for the regular programme where one is assigned a personal trainer whose attention is focused on only you for the duration of your slot, or the VirboGym programme where a full body workout is achieved through 15 minutes on the machine. Watson Fitness also has a variety of other tools to keep you body as well as your mind engrossed in your fitness activities, like the Core Balls,
Power Slide, Bosu, Stability Swiss Balls and many others.



"We change our modules very often as it is important not to let any part of the body get used to a particular exercise and to keep boredom at bay," says Zareen



This fitness studio is giving a whole new meaning to the word dedication – one can work out there only by appointment. At any given time no more than five clients can work out as there are five personal trainers, and for that one hour, that personal trainer is dedicated to your workout and no one else's. Watson Fitness is all set to revolutionize the fitness scene in India with the introduction of two brand new training modules that will drastically change the way your body will move and the way you and the world look at it.

Jodhaa Akbar consolidates well

Jodha Akbar has completed one month at the box office and even though it had Black & White for antagonism in the week gone by, it has managed to not just sustain quite well but also record inspiring collections. In the week gone by, just from it’s Hindi version, the film collected another 5 crores at theatres across the country. The film fell by less than 50% when compared to 9 crores odd that it earned in it’s third week. This means that the film has now crossed the 53 crores mark and has brought together one and all in conformity with film’s HIT box office standing. The film has been excellent in Mumbai where it has earned 1 crore more while Delhi NCR too is in the excess of 1 crore.With one more open week to be enjoyed for Jodha Akbar, 55 crores milestone being crossed is a given. As for Hrithik and Ash, it is yet another big success for them together after Dhoom 2 !