Noted actor Javed Jaffrey says he has never used his father Jagdeep's influence to get work.
	Javed, son of veteran actor-comedian Jagdeep, is known for donning various hats - that of an actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, VJ, ad filmmaker, among others.
	He made his acting debut with 'Meri Jung' in 1985 where he made a huge impact in a negative role. He has been part of many hit films like '100 Days', 'Fire', 'Earth', 'Salaam Namaste', 'Singh is Kingg' and '3 Idiots' and others.
	"Being the son or daughter of a legendary film personality you get more respect. But I have never used that (my father's name) as an influence to enter industry. It is not that I got work because of him. My father did not do a film for me or launched me, he wanted us to do things on our own," Javed said.
	"Rather I never thought I will enter the film industry, it happened all by chance. Destiny played a part and brought me here in this industry," he said.
	Javed has played a variety of roles, from negative 

Never used my father's name to enter industry: Javed Jaffrey

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Actor Zac Efron's friends are worried that the Disney star might die like 'Glee' actor Cory Monteith.
	 Friends were stunned when news broke that Efron had completed a stint in a rehab facility, reported Radar online.
	"Friends are genuinely worried about him, because if Zac relapses like Cory Monteith did he'll likely go back to using the same amount of drugs he was doing before rehab," a source said.
	Monteith, 31, was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room on July 13 of a heroin and alcohol overdose.
	 Efron had a near miss in 2011 when his friend Nickelodeon actor Ryan Rottman was arrested for a DUI with Efron and Rumer Willis in the car.
	"And it will kill him Zac had been on a downward spiral since 2011, he was just good at hiding it and not getting caught. He was partying because he was unhappy.
	"When Rottman got the DUI Zac was in the car with him and he knew how lucky he was that he wasn't driving at the time," the source added.
	Initial reports stated that Efron attended ...

Friends feel Zac Efron could be next Cory Monteith

Pop star Miley Cyrus says she is an attention-seeker.
	The 20-year-old singer says she always likes the limelight to be pointing firmly in her direction, reported Showbizspy.
	"It is hard to take a break. It is almost depressing when you are not working. You are so used to people calling your name, and that energy, and when you don't have it anymore.
	"That is why I never complain about people wanting autographs or pictures. Because if there were a few days where no one asked, I would probably be like 'What is going on? Do people not like me?" Cyrus said.

I love attention: Miley Cyrus

Beatle legend Paul McCartney believes fame forces you to change.
	The 71-year-old music icon said being thrown into the spotlight can cause stars to go off the rails, reported Contactmusic.
	"It's really important to me to think back to (what I was like). Because with fame, I think your biggest problem is that you grow out of your old skin, and you see people go crazy because there's nothing to anchor you anymore.
	"So I love to think back. If you talk to someone about The Beatles, or Wings, or more particularly about when you were a kid, I love dredging those memories up," he said.
	The former Beatles musician has found himself in the middle of a number of scandals over the years, including a Japanese drug bust where he was found with cannabis in his suitcase and the killing of his former bandmate John Lennon in 1980, but Paul is convinced he manages to stay mentally afloat by trying to "ride out" the bad press.
	"There have definitely been some crappy moments but I think because I ..

Fame changes a person: Paul McCartney

Filmmaker Woody Allen says that blockbuster films do not interest him because they are childish products.
	The 'Midnight in Paris' helmer refuses to be associated with big-budget box office hits, which he believes have no artistic merit and are only made so studios can cash in as much as possible, reported Contactmusic.
	Asked what feel-good films mean to him, Allen said, "Mediocrity. Moreover, that kind of film often circulates huge prejudices. It's a completely different job to mine, based on commercial profits. I don't watch them, I ignore them, they don't interest me. They're childish products."
	The 77-year-old cinema legend, whose career spans over 50 years, said that sophisticated and intellectually-minded people should go to see his films.
	"It can sometimes bring me to despair and be frustrating, but there are still lots of sophisticated and sensitive people to exchange points of view and opinions with. I don't need the people who go see blockbusters...," he added.

Woody Allen hates blockbuster films

Actors Dipannita Sharma and Arunoday Singh will be seen in Bejoy Nambiar's Tamil remake film "Pizza".
	Nambiar is set to produce Hindi remake of Tamil film, which revolves around a pizza delivery boy and how his life takes a turn after one particular delivery.
	"I am shooting for two films. I am doing a special appearance in a film of Bejoy Nambiar. It is a south remake film. There is Arunoday Singh with me," said Dipannita, who was earlier seen in "Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl".
	The film will also have Miss India 2008 Parvathy Omanakuttan and Akshay Oberoi, who was last seen in "Isi Life Mein".
	Dipannita only said that "Pizza" is a thriller and refused to divulge any other details about it.

Dipannita, Arunoday in Bejoy Nambiar's next

Actress Sandra Bullock thinks she and George Clooney are too similar to have a romantic relationship.
	The 49-year-old actress, who is sharing screen space in "Gravity" with good friend Clooney, said they have never dated, reported Contactmusic.
	"We go way back, so far back that we're now started to take years off how long it's been. We've known each other for a while... I think we're probably the only two that haven't dated in the business.
	"I think it's probably because we're a little too similar, in all the disturbing ways," she said.
	The Oscar-winning actress previously revealed that her son Louis, three, enjoys man time with Clooney.
	"The cute little anecdote is that he went to me and said, 'Where's George and Rande?' I said, 'I don't know!' And he said, 'I need them.' So we went and found them, and they had man time.
	"And I sort of stood off to the side and waited for them to finish. Then I was allowed to take him back," she added.

I and Clooney are too similar to date: Sandra Bullock

Bollywood film dance has a definite fan following in Finland with its government deciding to introduce Bollywood dance classes in its schools, all courtesy an Indian.
	Daniel Praveel Paul alias Danny, a 26-year-old Chennai resident went to Finland in 2008 for pursuing his masters in Bioengineering at Tampere University and ended up pursuing his passion for dance and established a Bollywood dance academy in Finland, the only one funded by the Government of Finland.
	Danny who says he began dancing at the age 13, used to perform with Jon Brito's troop and had already shared stage with stars including Yana Gupta, Dhanush, Madhavan amongst others before he moved to Finland.
	He was also the star performer at the south Indian version of reality show 'Dancing with the Stars- Jodi No 1'.
    "I was happy to have secured admission here but I was disheartened too because coming here meant that I had to leave my passion. Few weeks after coming to Finland I felt homesick, Skype was a soul's ...

Indian takes Bollywood to Finland schools

TV personality Sharon Osbourne sold all the cars of her rocker husband Ozzy when he fell of the wagon.
	Sharon, 60, in her forthcoming memoir "Unbreakable" explained that Ozzy went wild earlier this year at their Buckinghamshire, UK, home while Sharon was in Los Angeles working, reported the New York Post.
	Later, Ozzy, 64, sped off to a pub in an Audi R8 and aides found a note under the wiper from a dealer offering the Black Sabbath rocker drugs, while Ozzy was drunk inside.
	In the book Sharon writes that she arranged to get rid of Ozzy's 800,000 dollars car collection, and sold the Audi and one Ferrari he kept in the US.
	She gave the other Ferrari to their son, Jack.

When Sharon sold Ozzy's cars

Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Frances Culpo today participated in a march 'Walk for Life' to create awareness about HIV/AIDS in the capital here.
	Culpo, 21, who started her maiden tour to India yesterday, flagged off the march near India Gate after speaking on the need to make people aware about the risks of HIV/AIDS.
	"It's important to start a conversation about AIDS. We have to involve more and more youth in the awareness drive", Culpo said, adding, there should be zero tolerance towards the stigma attached with HIV.
	"It is very important to do away with the stigma attached with HIV. We all should take pledge for zero tolerance towards that stigma", she added.
	The march was attended by many including school children.
	Culpo, who has also been working in US to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, expressed the need to stay informed about risks of the disease.
	The American beauty is in India for 10 days to promote issues such as celebrating the girl child, women empowerment and AIDS ..

Miss Universe 2012 participates in march for AIDS awareness

One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has sparked fears he will miss the band's upcoming concert after being struck down by an illness.
	The British boyband is all set to perform in Perth, Australia, reported Contactmusic.
	The 21-year-old singer took to Twitter to inform fans about his illness saying, "Lost my voice."
	The 'Best Song Ever' hitmaker previously revealed he was struggling to get over his jetlag after flying Down Under.
	"Still not managed to get into the time zone, feel like a zombie," he had posted.
	Australian police investigated One Direction earlier this week after their entourage allegedly sped through three red traffic lights.
	The incident is said to have happened during a night out in Perth, and the Western Australia Assistant Commissioner Nick Anticich revealed an investigation is underway.
	The group, which also includes Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, kicked off the Australian and New Zealand leg to their Take Me Home World Tour on ...

Louis Tomlinson loses his voice

Pop star Katy Perry has revealed that she questioned whether she could continue living after the end of her marriage to Russell Brand.
	The 'Roar' hitmaker split from the British comedian in December 2011 after 14 months of marriage.
	The 28-year-old singer, who is now dating John Mayer, has opened up about the split in the tracks 'Ghost' and 'By The Grace of God' on her upcoming album 'Prism', reported Us magazine.
	"That song is evident of how tough it really was at a certain point. I asked myself, 'Do I want to endure? Should I continue living?' All the songs are real-life moments.
	"I can only write autobiographically. I put all the evidence in the music. I tell my fans if they want to know the real truth about stuff, just listen to the songs," Perry said.
	The beauty, whose new album will be released on October 18, recently sold the USD 6.5 million West Hollywood, California, marital home she shared with Brand.

Katy Perry had suicidal thoughts after split from Brand

Singer-actress Miley Cyrus fantasises about exploring other galaxies.
	Cyrus, 20, said she would be going to explore space at some point as she is trying to get on the spaceship that Virgin Galactic is launching in 2014, reported Daily Mirror.
	"I've always dreamed of going into space. I'm going at some point. Virgin Galactic is taking a ship up next year - I'm trying to get on there right now. I've got a friend who invested in it, and he can kind of hook it up. I want to be one of the first ones," she said.
	If her dream gets true then the singer will be the first pop star to go into the space.

Miley Cyrus plans for space mission in 2014

Actress Soha Ali Khan says her sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor has set her priorities right on personal and professional front.
	"We are very much ourselves and what I love about her is in spite of being a huge star, she is a very down to earth person. Physically also she is without make up, chilled out and naturally very beautiful as a person. I know how difficult it is to be an actor and work and then have to look after your personal life," Soha told PTI.
	"I respect the fact that she is clear in her priorities about work and my brother. So I have lot of respect for her as a person and we get along very well... She likes me because I am like my brother," she said.
	Soha feels Kareena and Saif are good influence on each other. She and Kareena don't live together, but whenever they meet they do not talk much about films and work.
	"If you sit with four actors you will realise no actor is interested in another actor's work. They will immediately switch off. We are more interested in ...

Kareena's priorities in life are clear: Soha Ali Khan

Oscar winning music composer AR Rahaman feels Shekhar Kapur's upcoming directorial venture "Paani" is a film with a good intention and he is looking forward to working with the filmmaker.
	"It is finally happening. I think it is a very exaggerated project. Shekhar is the thinker, a visionary. I have learnt so much from him. I think 'Paani' has a very good intention as a movie. Looking forward to that," said Rahman, who has previously composed music for Kapur's 2007 film "Elizabeth: The Golden Age".
	"Paani" is set in the future where wars over water have broken out. The plot revolves around how international corporations use thirst as a weapon of control.
	In one such future city, a young couple breaks all the rules and in the ensuing war, water flows back to its people. The film will be shot in India and overseas.
	The film produced by Aditya Chopra, is likely to go on floors by mid-2014.
	Rahman is also excited about his next international venture, an animated movie, which will also 

Looking forward to work with Shekhar Kapur in 'Paani': Rahman

Singer Peter Andre is considering to put his career on hold to be a stay-at-home father after his girlfriend Emily MacDonagh gives birth.
	The 'Mysterious Girl' singer and MacDonagh are set to welcome their first baby together early next year and Andre wants to stay at home so that she can become a doctor, reported Contactmusic.
	"Pete's made it clear Emily and the baby are his priority. He wants Emily to fulfill her dreams of becoming a doctor and has been saying he's happy about being a stay-at-home dad. He's even joked at how good he is at changing the nappies and burping," a source said.
	"Pete's career has always been hectic. He's been open about having time out from showbiz to be a stay-at-home dad for a year, if Emily wants to complete her medical training on a placement," the source added.
	The reality TV star already has two children, Junior, eight, and Princess Tiaamii, six, with ex-wife Katie Price.

Peter Andre plans to put career on hold

'Thor' star Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky have splashed out on a new USD 4.8 million home.
	The couple, who got married in 2010 and have a 16-month-old daughter named India, purchased their new mansion in Malibu, California, from 'Crocodile Dundee' star Paul Hogan and his wife Linda Kozlowski, reported Ace Showbiz.
	The 6,000 square feet property has plenty of space for the 30-year-old 'Rush' star and his 37-year-old Spanish wife's growing family. It boasts five bedrooms, a separate one-bedroom guesthouse, a library, stunning ocean views and a professional standard kitchen.
	Paul, 73, and Linda bought the house last year for USD 3.8 million.

Chris Hemsworth buys USD 4.8 million home

'Glee' star Heather Morris has become a first-time mother after giving birth to a baby boy.
	The actress, who plays quirky cheerleader Brittany on the musical series, and her longtime boyfriend, Taylor Hubbell, became parents to son Elijah on Saturday, reported Us magazine.
	This is the first child for Morris and Hubbell, whom she met in high school.
	News of the 26-year-old star's pregnancy surfaced in April this year.

Heather Morris gives birth to son

Supermodel Kate Moss' 10 million pounds home is flooded..
	The 39-year-old British beauty's luxury mansion in the north of city has suffered thousands of dollars in damage and is expected to take months to fix, reported Contactmusic.
	The flooding, which has affected a number of homes in the area, has allegedly been blamed on construction works at a nearby property.
	"I know Kate's basement flooded. It cost thousands in repairs to fix the lining," a neighbour said.

Kate Moss' house flooded

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is worried her rapper boyfriend Kanye West will land behind bars after he was charged with battery and attempted theft last week.
	The 32-year-old 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star has been adjusting to family life since welcoming the couple's first child, North, in June, reported Daily Mirror.
	The 'Black Skinhead' rapper, who was also arrested in 2008 after smashing a paparazzo's camera, was caught on tape in the middle of a brawl outside a Los Angeles airport with a photographer, reportedly punching the man and wrestling him to the ground in an attempt to grab his equipment.
	"Kim is really upset. She's been sobbing to Kanye saying she needs support with North. She's been insisting she can't cope on her own and is so worried the judge will want to make an example of the rapper, especially considering his previous outburst," a source said.
	The couple's relationship also faced further strain as the completion date for renovations on their 7 ...

Kim Kardashian fears Kanye West will go to prison

Producer-actor Rajat Rawail, the second contestant to get eliminated from 'Bigg Boss', says he had a difficult two weeks in the house due to his bad health.
	The "Bodyguard" actor, who had a meltdown on the show, said he lost focus from 'Bigg Boss' too early as he slipped into depression and sleep apnea.
	"I overrated myself for the show. I didn't have a clue that life will be so tough inside the house for a person like me who is overweight. I overlooked certain protocols of the house before entering into it," Rajat told PTI.
	But the actor, who will be remembered for his funny T-shirts, promises that people will get to see a new Rajat during the finale of the Colors show in December.
	"The show has motivated me to have a control over my body and mind. I will hire a physical trainer and start working out as I have to fulfill my daughter's wish to have a body like Akshay Kumar. I have to be mentally strong also because unlike other contestants I was missing my daughter and wife badly ..

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