In her forthcoming venture ‘Ankahee’ Esha Deol is plays the role of Miss Universe who falls in love with a married man. And Esha herself has nothing against extra-marital affairs.

How does she feel about her role in Ankahee?

I was thrilled about being given a lot of attention, which I think I deserve. And the character is exactly like me, or any typical Scorpio - expressive, confident and yes, a tad obsessive. I loved being dressed up as Miss Universe. I thought that with my athletic body I could pass off as a tennis player, but a beauty queen? That was tough.

I could also relate to the character because I play a lonely girl. When I entered the industry, I was completely clueless. I was like a mannequin - people came and did whatever they wanted to. A woman completely ruined my eyebrows. Now I am much smarter. Today if someone even wags his finger at me, he’s had it. You have to be street smart in this industry.

But ‘Ankahee’ seems to justify extra-marital affairs?

You can’t justify falling in love. Love is love. I don’t have anything against extra-marital relationships - I am all for it. (more…)

Do you know which is Esha Deol’s toughest role? Her character Kavvya in Vikram Bhatt’s ‘Ankahee’ (yet to release) where Esha plays the role of Miss World, who falls in love with a married man and later become obsessed with him.

The Deol gal talks about the stress she underwent while enacting the character. “There were these long scenes where I had to rattle pages of dialogues at the top of my voice. It had left me so shaken that almost everyday, I would start throwing up,” said Esha. (more…)

Esha Deol is going for image makeover, from a sweet girl next door image to a bold-sexy doll. Not just that the actress also changing her nice and sensible girl image (No Entry) to an obsessed lover. In her forthcoming venture ‘Ankahee’ Esha plays the role of Miss World, a beauty queen who falls in love with a married man played by Aftab Shivdasani and later become obsessed with him. Will her efforts prove worthwhile? Esha Deol talks about her role.

You are all set to change your image. Why?
Why not? If I do a bold scene or pose for a bold photograph, it doesn’t mean that I will take to wearing revealing clothes when I go for a walk to Juhu beach. I am sensible enough to know what to do on a particular occasion

Were you comfortable doing the backless shot for the promotion of the film?
I had a discussion with director Vikram Bhatt and producer Rongita Nandy, and I was convinced when they explained the reason for the shot to me. However, during the shooting of the film I threw everyone out of the studio, except Subi and Rongita. (more…)

Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai is releasing after a long delay but Amisha is optimistic about its fate. She has a many films lined for release. But the actress is not worried as she is getting good roles.

How do you feel about Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai that is releasing after so many years?
The film still looks fresh. It’s sad that the co-producer and director Bunty Soorma passed away while shooting was in progress. But it’s his dream which has been realised and I hope it does well. It’s a wonderful film. (more…)

Last year was not so good for Aftab Shivdasani but this year he will be seen in many films - RGV’s Darwaza Bandh Rako, Vikram Bhatt’s Ankahee, Subhash Ghai’s Shaadi Se Pehle, Speed and other projects. His love life with Yana Gupta is flourishing equally. About his plans of turning producer the actor call them rumours.

Ram Gopal Varma's Darwaza Bandh Rakho is a black comedy directed by Chakravarthy. Tell us something about it?
It’s about four guys who kidnap a girl played by Isha Sharvani and takes her to a bungalow and eventually end up being hostages. It’s a brilliantly shot film.

In Vikram Bhatt's Ankahee Aftab will be seen opposite Esha Deol. How was it working with Esha? (In past Aftab had link-up with Esha)
She is a thorough professional and we were just colleagues on the sets. She behaved herself and I behaved myself on the sets. We both have matured. (more…)