After getting intimate with Vidya Balan in "Ishqiya", veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah shot a steamy scene with dancing diva Madhuri Dixit for its sequel "Dedh Ishqiya". Director Abhishek Chaubey says "it's not easy".
"It is not easy to shoot intimate scenes. Actors have to trust my vision, and I had to make sure I didn't let her and the other actors down," Chaubey said in a statement.
Madhuri portrays Begum Para in the film, and it is a strong character.
Apart from Madhuri and Naseeruddin, there are bold and steamy scenes between Huma Qureshi and Arshad Warsi in "Dedh Ishqiya", co-produced by Vishal Bhardwaj and Shemaroo.
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Dev Anand's work inspired 'Lootera' Ranveer
For his forthcoming movie "Lootera", actor Ranveer Singh watched veteran actor Dev Anand's movies to learn the art of expressing through his eyes.
Ranveer, 27, has always played high-on-energy roles in his previous films. But for "Lootera", director Vikramaditya Motwane wanted him to portray maximum emotions through his eyes, and not via body language.
"'Lootera' is a tribute to 1950s. We have styled our romance on Dev Anand," spokesperson of the film said in a statement.
Co-produced by Phantom Films and Balaji Motion Pictures, "Lootera" also stars Sonakshi Sinha. It releases July 5.
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'Love You Soniye' fun, sweet film: Karanvir
Actor Karanvir Bohra, who has just finished producing and acting in Punjabi film "Love You Soniye", is excited about its release. He believes the audience will enjoy the film.
"I am looking forward to my film's release. It is a bilingual film. It is a nice, sweet and a fun film," Karanvir told IANS.
The actor has featured in TV shows like "Kasautii Zindagii Kay", "Just Mohabbat", "Dil Se Di Dua - Saubhagyavati Bhava" and "Kkusum".
The actor will now be seen in Colors' dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", the new season of which goes on air Saturday.
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