13 Assassins" against an Army of Hundreds

Miike Takashi's "13 Assassins" (Magnolia/Magnet), a kind of outlaw "The Seven Samurai" by way of "The Dirty Dozen" set at the sunset of the Shogunate and the samurai era, is something different from Japan's maverick auteur Miike: a startlingly traditional samurai action piece that shows that he can indeed color between the lines. Which is not to say it isn't violent. The final third of the film, which pits the baker's dozen of loyal soldiers and samurai fighters hungry for honorable battle against the overwhelming forces of a depraved Lord, is a fluid and flashy piece of furious samurai action. Miike constructs a terrific set of tricks and traps, barbed walls that shoot out of buildings to divide and confuse and create mazes for these warriors, and weapons cached everywhere for the 13 heroes to take on an army of 200. It's just that it is, at least by Miike's standards, somewhat restrained, if only in attitude.

Yakusho Koji is all loyal purpose as the leader of this secret surgical strike, launched behind the Shogun's back to protect the empire, and Iseya Yusuke provides the comic relief as a peasant forest hunter and guide, the ringer who makes up the thirteenth member and jumps into the fray with stones, sticks, slings and fists. But there's no satire under the spectacle. Miike takes the codes of honor, the contradictions of the code and the idea that life is defined by the mode of one's death at face value and delivers a film that mourns the men and the end of the era with obligatory regret, acknowledging the ironies without pushing them to the extremes that one expects.

Which gives us a superbly executed but straightforward men on a mission film where the increasingly outmoded ideals of duty and honor and meaning through sacrifice are at the heart of the matter. Fans of Miike may be surprised by his restraint. Fans of the genre will be delighted that restraint for Miike is action madness by anyone else's measure.

The DVD features an interview with director Miike Takashi and deleted scenes. The Blu-ray also features a bonus digital copy.

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Katrina Kaif, Salman Khan & Akshay To Do Qawali In Tees Maar Khan

'Tees Maar Khan' director Farah Khan is going all out to make her film as entertaining as possible. After creating six different looks for Katrina Kaif in an item song 'Sheela Ki Jawani' in 'Tees Maar Khan', the director has now decided to add a qawali in the film.

Farah Khan has roped in her current favourite Salman to do a qawali in the film. The close hand reveals that the song will be on line to the 'Main Hoon Na' number which goes like 'Tujh Se Mil Ke Dil Ka Hai Jo Haal Kya Kare'.

Insiders also revealed that the song will be shot by the end of this month, after Farah completes the entire shoot of the film.

It's also believed that the film's crew is waiting to shoot this interesting song, since it brings in both Salman and Katrina Kaif together in one frame after a long time. No one can ever forget their last 'Just Chill' act that was quite a roar some time back.

Well the audience will definitely go wild with frenzy when the deadly combo of the lovely Katrina with her beau Salman and her lucky charm Akshay will sizzle the screen by their presence.

Recently, Katrina & Salman were spotted together having dinner after the special screening of 'Dabangg' at the film city.

Incidentally, Katrina had to give a miss to the special screening of the Salman and Sonakshi starrer 'Dabangg', since she was busy shooting for 'Tees Maar Khan' right opposite to the film city.

But, apparently, she did catch up with him by spending some cozy time after her shooting. Sources revealed that after the special screening of 'Dabangg', Salman visited Katrina's shooting spot and both had gone for a late dinner.

But, apparently, she did catch up with him by spending some cozy time after her shooting. Sources revealed that after the special screening of 'Dabangg', Salman visited Katrina's shooting spot and both had gone for a late dinner.

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Katrina Kaif Making Enemies In The Industry

Katrina Kaif may be the darling of one of the biggest production houses of Bollywood - Yash Raj Films - but, she has been rubbing a lot of people the wrong way recently.

Katrina Kaif refused films with Anees Bazmee - Thank You, Abbas Mustan - The Italian Job remake, and now she has said no to Prakash Jha - Aarakshan, who gave her the super hit Raajneeti. Katrina had signed the film soon after the release of her multi-starrer box-office hit Rajneeti directed by Prakash Jha. Aarakshan is a political thriller that focuses on issues of reservation.

Filming is scheduled to start at the end of 2010 in Bhopal. The film additionally co-stars Amitabh Bachchan and Ajay Devgan.

Katrina is known to be very professional. However, of late she has been committing to projects and then backing out. It all started with Anees Bazmee's Thank You which she had agreed to doing, but opted out at the last minute. Anees was furious but kept quiet.

Then, Abbas-Mustan waited for eight months to start shooting, only to have her walk out of their film. The director duo blasted her in print. Now she has walked out of Prakash Jha's Aarkshan which she had agreed to do earlier. This has shocked Jha but he is maintaining a dignified silence.

Katrina is making enemies in the industry. All these directors have given her hit films. Bazmee gave her Welcome and Singh is Kinng when she was a nobody. The competition is heating up with Sonam, Deepika and Sonakshi, but Katrina seems to be on a different trip altogether.

Katrina will soon begin filming for Yash Raj Film's next project with co-stars Imran Khan and Ali Zaffar. The film is helmed by debutant Ali Abbas Zafar.

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Katrina Kaif To Get Tattoo

The prettiest lady in tinsel town is set to get inked. Katrina Kaif will be sporting a grungy look in the Yash Raj Film's next venture that will have her paired with Imran Khan for the first time.

Zafar is a debutant director who will be directing the actress along with Imran Khan in Yashraj's next untitled venture. The charming actress is donning an edgy look for it.
Tattoos are forever but the actress is not willing to get inked for life. Katrina Kaif will play a rebel in the film sporting a grungy punk look. And to add spice to her image, the director has asked her to get abstract tattoos inked.

For this Ali Abbas had shortlisted 20-25 designs, and Katrina chose abstract designs over animals or human sketches which would go with her rebsellious character. But as said, the tattoos will be for temporary purpose.

As a matter of fact, the actress likes tattoos but is scared of the needles. But like they say - anything to get in the skin of the character - for the moment Katrina is comfortable to get inked temporarily.

Katrina confirms, "Yes we are using tattoos in the film but my director Ali Abbas Zafar is choosing them." That's an 'abstract' response, Katrina!

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Check Out: Aamir Khan as milkman in Tata Sky's new ad

Aamir Khan is known to get into the skin of the character he plays. This is all the more evident in the latest Tata Sky commercial which sees Aamir playing a milkman.

The commercial, in a funny way, shows Tata Sky's new feature which allows customers a subscription holiday once a year. Like his previous avatars, Aamir once again seems completely in character as he plays a milkman who argues with a customer who is willing to pay for only the days he was in town. Aamir in turn explains that the cow who gives milk doesn't know that the customer was on vacation and hence asks him to pay for the whole month's milk supply.

After seeing the commercial, one thing is certain that this actor truly deserves the tag of 'Mr. Perfectionist'.

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Priyanka ready for race 2

After a great review and good response to Race, director duo Abbas-Mustan and producer Ramesh Taurani (Tips) are set to return with its sequel. The casting of Race 2 has been a much talked about in the industry. Buzz was that Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham were a part of the project while the leading ladies were yet to be decided.

But the latest gossip is that Priyanka Chopra has been signed for one of the leading roles.

Confirming this, producer Ramesh Taurani says,

“Yes Priyanka Chopra has been finalized for Race 2 while we are still on the look out for 2 more heroines.” On being asked, whom the actress was paired opposite, Taurani said, “That you will have to wait and watch as Race 2 is also full of twists and turns.”

The director also confirmed that Saif is a part of the project denying all rumours that he had quit. He along with Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, and now Priyanka Chopra are the actors who are confirmed on board.

Priyanka joining the cast, Race 2 is surely gonna get hotter and hotter. We can’t wait!

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Katrina has unique role in the Dabangg movie

Bollywood actor Salman Khan organised a special screening of his much-hyped film Dabangg last Saturday. Many celebrities like Shilpa Shetty, Karisma Kapoor, Manoj Kumar, Kunal Kapoor, Imran Khan, Avantika and others attended it.

However, Katrina Kaif’s absence raised the eyebrows of many, as speculations of their split have been rife of late.Special screening of Dabangg was held for its unit, and Katrina was also invited. However, the actress could not make it, as she was busy shooting with Akshay Kumar for Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan at Film City. Produced by Arbaaz Khan and directed by Abhinav Kashyap, Dabangg features Salman and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles. It is scheduled for release this Friday, September 10.

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Abhishek wants child from Ash

This is not the first time Abhishek Bachchan has revealed his desire to have two kids from his wife Aishwarya Rai. The last somewhat similar admission came almost a year back. Month after month has clocked by but there’s no sign of stork paying the couple a visit.

Now, in the September issue of GQ magazine, Abhishek says he’s not comfortable when asked when he and Ash would have kids. But he added that he would love to have two kids.

“I’ll be happy with two kids. I mean, I have me and my sister, so maybe that’s where it comes from. I feel these are blessings of God, and it should just happen as and when. You know, whenever it’s meant to be. I am against the whole thing of "Let’s plan it", you know, "We’re trying for a baby." I find that a bit weird,” he candidly revealed.

The actor, who has also posed for the magazine’s cover, added that he finds questions about Ash’s possible pregnancy intrusive.

“I find it very intrusive. I really don’t want to know when other people are having babies; why would you want to know when I’m having babies?” he said.

Ash and Abhi got married in 2007.

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Shahid and Kareena are back together once again…

Remember how Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor avoided shooting together for the patch work of their much delayed and now flopped film Milenge Milenge?

It’s clear that the two ex lovers have been avoiding each other likea deadly disease. But now, if things go as planned director Siddharth Malhotra whose first film We Are Family opened at theaters this Thursday might bring the two exes together.

Siddharth had originally planned his second film with Kajol. But since the actress will be on a maternity break from work for about a year and a half, the director has penned another script, a father-daughter comedy.

Siddharth hopes to rope in Rishi Kapoor and his niece Kareena, as father and daughter in the film. For the romantic angle (with Kareena obviously) the director might rope in Shahid who is his very good friend.

“I was the Associate Director of ‘Vivah’. Shahid and I have been close since then. Now we’re even closer. I really value his judgement,” Malhotra is quoted as saying by a news agency.

Malhtora added that he will approach Shahid for the role only after getting the script approved from Karan Johar whom he calls his ‘guru’.

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Priyanka Chopra to star in Race 2

One of the most awaited sequels is Race 2. After the super response to Race, the combo of director duo Abbas-Mustan and producer Ramesh Taurani (Tips) is all set to return with yet another high octane thriller. The casting of Race 2 has been a much talked about topic among industry folks and on last count it was heard that Anil Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham are part of the project while the leading ladies were yet to be finalized.

However, the latest is that the makers have just signed Priyanka Chopra for one of the main female leads. Confirming this, producer Ramesh Taurani says, "Yes Priyanka Chopra has been finalized for Race 2 while we are still on the look out for 2 more heroines." On being asked, whom the actress was paired opposite, Taurani said, "That you will have to wait and watch as Race 2 is also full of twists and turns."

Taurani also denied the rumours doing the rounds about Saif walking out of the project. "All these stories are completely false. Saif is very much a part of Race 2. He along with Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, and now Priyanka Chopra are the actors who are confirmed on board."

With Priyanka joining the cast, Race 2 only gets hotter and hotter. We can't wait!

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Ajay Devgan Next Films with Sanjay Dutt Hot Bipasha Basu Shraddha Kapoor – Rascals Dil to Bachcha Hai Ji Aakrosh

Latest Ajay Devgan News 2010:-

(1) Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgan are in the lead roles in Bollywood Upcoming Movies 2010 titled as Rascals, the actress is not yet decided. It’s set to begin in October.

As per Latest Sanjay Dutt Interviews, he said that, “I’m really excited that my film will be beginning in October. Ajay Devgan and I have decided on the title Rascals. I want to do a good job at it, at least for the workers; I can’t compromise there.”

(2) As per Latest Bollywood News, because of incessant rains on the 1st of July in Mumbai, Ajay Devgan Next Latest Movie Dil to Bachcha Hai Ji could not start shooting which is directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. Dil to Bachcha Hai Ji is a comedy and the director has roped in Omi Vaidya, Emraan Hashmi and Ajay Devgan for the male leads. The female leads up are Amisha Patel and Jiah Khan.

Shakti Kapoor daughter Shraddha Kapoor cast opposite Ajay Devgan.

(3)As per Latest Bollywood Gupshup, Ajay Devgan and the hot Bipasha Basu with Paresh Rawal, Akshay Khanna, Sameera Reddy and Raima Sen have reached the beautiful location of Diu to start shooting for the Aakrosh movie. Both Bollywood Hot Celebrities stayed with Director Priyadarshan in the union territory for six days.

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Aamir Khan News 2010 – Upcoming Next Projects Peepli Live Bombay Velvet with Anurag Kashyap

Aamir Khan Bollywood Samachar 2010:-

(1) Director Anurag Kashyap has finally revealed that he plans to have Aamir Khan as the lead in his Bollywood Upcoming Movies 2010 Bombay Velvet which produced by Danny Boyle.

As per Latest Director Anurag Kashyap Interviews, he said that, “We have not thought about it but we will try and convince him. But I think he will like the project as it is tailor made for him.

(2) Aamir Khan Twitter Actor: - Aamir Khan finally joined Twitter from 1st July – 2010. Aamir tested his presence on Twitter at 12:46 PM on June 30 via his Samsung mobile. But in hours, by 4 pm on July 1, he was being followed by 54,023 people on Twitter. The number of his followers was growing by minute.

His followers crossed the 53,000 mark except Amitabh Bachchan who had over two lakh followers and had twitted 1,607 times till date.

As per Latest Aamir Khan Twitter Page Updation for Big B, he wrote that, “Bhala gardish falak ki chain deti hai kise Insha, ganimat hai ke hum surat yahan do-chaar baithey hain. Esp for you sir. Love.”

As replay as per Latest Amitabh Bachchan Twitter Page Updation, he wrote that, “Thank you Aamir ... You give more due than I deserve ... Happy Tweeting .”

As per Latest Aamir Khan Interviews, he said that, “This is really funny! On the 1st of July more than 40 fake Aamir Khan Accounts were launched! Why do people do this? Why why why,”

(3) Aamir Khan Next Project Peepli Live Release Date 13th August 2010. Raghubir Yadav and Rajpal Yadav are playing lead roles. Rajpal Yadav who has received accolades for his acting skills from industry leaders ends up his life for the sake of his family.

As per Latest Bollywood Interviews, Aamir Khan said that, “It is a satire on the widening gap between rural and urban India. I’ve been telling the media that it doesn’t address the topic of farmer suicides but you just don’t believe me. This film is not about stars". "It is about society and a very sensitive film. I feel it will stand out... I don't do film for commercial value or commerce.”

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Hot Katrina Akshay Together – Upcoming New Singh is King 2 Sequels

Latest Katrina Kaif News 2010:-

(1) Singh is King Sequel means Singh is King 2 directed by Vipul Shah himself will see Bollywood Khiladi Actor Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif reprise their roles. The sequel is expected to begin where the first Singh Is King trailed off.

As per Latest Director Vipul Shah Interviews, he said that, "Yes, after much planning and plotting, and two years since the first film, we've finally cracked an idea that works. My writer Suresh Nair and I are happy with what we've come up with. And yes I'll be directing the sequel." The sequel is slated to roll early 2011, as Hot Katrina Kaif is completely booked till next year.

As per Latest Bollywood Samachar,Katrina Kaif Latest Movie is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and she is busy in shooting for it in Spain.

(2) Salman Katrina Relationship 2010:- Hot Bollywood Hunks Salman Khan and Hottest Katrina Kaif have parted ways and their relationship seems to be over. The person who was most affected with all the Salman-Katrina relationship hype is Salman Khan Sister Arpita. She was forced to take a break because people constantly wanted her to throw light on her brother's relationship with his girlfriend.When the Katrina Salman break up seems more or less evident, Arpita is back on a social networking site.

(3) As per Latest Katrina Kaif Interviews about Bollywood Upcoming Movies 2010 name Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, she said that, “Please don’t write stories about my problems. People have started to think I’m cooking them up for sympathy. I really don’t want to sound like a whining baby. But yes we’ve been shooting from 4 pm to 6 am every day here in Spain for Zoya Akhtar Hindi Film.It isn’t easy. the film’s cast and crew has been shooting from 4 pm to 6 am every day. And the sleepless nights and slumberous days have sapped all vivacity out of the pretty babe.”

As per Latest Bollywood Gupshup, Katrina Kaif had sprained her neck recently while shooting for this Bollywood Hindi Film.

(4) As per another Latest Bollywood Interviews about Katrina Kaif Next Film Dostana 2 means Dostana Sequel, she said that, “It will be a fun film. What you saw in the first part will just be doubled. So, lots of style, lots of fun and lots of gloss. I will be working with people with whom I have never worked before. I’m quite excited.”

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Imran Khan is Kareena's new boyfriend

Don't think that Kareena leaved Saif. We are talking about the new project of Dharma Production.

It was not just the dream of Imran Khan to star opposite Kareena Kareena Kapoor sexy, but when hit by Imran Khan, has expressed his desire to share screen space with him. Now is the time when the dream of two stars will see the light of day. Following the blockbuster "I Luv storys hate Imran's career began to increase depreciation and has been signed by Dharma production once again.

The movie is a movie full of romance, very new and refreshing. Karan Johar has given the daunting task of directing the film Shakuni Batra, a close friend of Imran. Imran and Kareena has already given dates and the film will go to the plant in December and to be released in the summer of 2011.

Shakuni worked as an assistant at Rock On! You Jaane Tu Jaane Na y. Imran Khan has confirmed the news: "It's true that I do another film with Karan Johar. The film is directed by Shakuni but apart from that, I can not confirm anything at the front of the frame. Shakuni has been a friend since joined the industry and was the second assistant director Jaane Na Jaane you already. He wrote the script with our mutual friend Aayesha.

This will certainly be a pleasure to see two great actors on screen pairing.

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Tango time for Priyanka Chopra

And is trying to master the steps. This is the first time she is learning to learn a special dance form for a film. She's has always always loved watching people do the intricate steps in English films and is quite excited about being trained by a professional tango dancer.

Making efforts The dance is important to the script (perhaps like the one in Scent Of A Woman) which is why PC is making the effort to master the dance rather than do an impromptu jig on the sets. Says an insider, "Vishal is very particular about every minute detail. When he wrote the scene, he was very clear that his leading lady had to perform the tango like an expert."

The actress won't be seen doing the dance with any of her on-screen husbands like John Abraham, Naseeruddin Shah, Irrfan Khan or others. "She dances with a supporting character. Since the tango is all about chemistry between the partners, PC has been making efforts to involve the actor in the rehearsals as well."

Priyanka confirms, "Yes, I am learning the tango and quite excited about it."

What is the tango? Tango is a dance that has influences from Spanish and African culture. Dances from the candomble ceremonies of former slave peoples helped shape the modern day Tango. The dance originated in lower-class districts of Buenos Aires. The music derives from the fusion of various forms of music from Europe.

Bollywood seems to be the right place for cold wars and rivalry and every day something happens i.e. hideous and taut. Between actors and sometimes between actresses, it always happens between and among our Bollywood stars.

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Ranbir's rugged look on Hi! Blitz cover

He is all of twenty seven and already touted as the next big thing. Some jealous lot credit it to his lineage while others accept that it is sheer hard work and performance skills that has made Ranbir Kapoor a star. In the July issue of Hi!

Blitz magazine Ranbir stands confident in his demeanour looking absolutely breathtaking; someone who has every thing to make a girl swoon.Go through the issue, and in the lengthy interview that the star gave one would realise what Ranbir is really all about.

He is in fact an introvert and a shy guy. To quote him "I have had only three relationships in the 27 years of my life. I have never cheated or two-timed a woman. People have this image that I am a ladies man, but it's not true." The young Kapoor discloses his love for cinema, his take on relationships and more making this issue a spicy one for Ranbir fans.

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Cold war between Hot Katrina Kaif and Lovely Kareena kapoor

This time one news is swelling that Kareena was having shoots at same location where Katrina was also shooting for her some of the movie.The bad thing is that they both did not interact to each other even after the shoots were being held in same area.

It is also said that both actress made a reasonable distance to ignore each other. It is true that in Bollywood cold war becomes hot war in seconds and this happened many time to many actors and actresses. We hope it shall not take place between Katrina and Kareena and rest future will reveal.

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Mugdha’s mother upset on her bikini act

Model turned actress Mugdha Godse Bikini act did not sit well with his mother. Greeted by a conservative family, Mugdha act nude is upset his family. She was dressed in white bikini her next film, "Help" opposite Bobby Deol. Mugdha body curves created waves everywhere, but his family was a bit shocked.

Her mother is upset, not only with her daughter, but the news is making the rounds has stopped talking to him. Mugdha made his debut with 'Fashion' and showing gradually increasing trend. 'Help' is a horror film and Mugdha had a gala time shooting for the film.

We wonder why her mother is angry on Mugdha's bare act of her daughter as she is a successful model and began modeling in a bikini and in her first film 'Fashion'.

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Hot News indian captain MS dhoni and Sakshi Rawat Marriage Photos - MS Dhoni Wedding Pics, Wedding Images

Dhoni-Sakshi Rawat Marriage Photos: MS Dhoni Wedding Pics, Wedding Images. There is huge buzz in Indian Public to check Dhoni-Sakshi Marriage Pictures and. Media was strictly not allowed for this wedding. We got few unseen pics of. This wedding from our sources and hence.

We are providing it exclusively for Allaboutindia.org readers. Dhoni fans burst firecrackers, distributed sweets and danced to Bollywood tunes. Dhoni fans in Ranchi were surprised to hear Dhoni’s marriage, but later went all out to celebrate the occasion.

MS Dhoni and Sakshi Singh Rawat got engaged at Hotel Competant in Dehradun on Saturday and their marraige took place the next day at Vishranti Resort, near Dehradun. Vishranti Resort is owned by Raje and many high profile guests attended Dhoni’s marriage.

Sakshi Singh Rawat is his childhood friend. The 23-year-old Sakshi and 28-year-old Dhoni were friends at DAV, Shamily in Ranchi. Both hails from Aurangabad. Many Bollywood celebrities also blessed the couple with their wishes.

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Hot And Glamorous Lara Dutta in PETA Go Vegetarian Advertisement

Bollywood actress Lara Dutta features in the latest PETA Go vegetarian advertisement where she is seen covered with vegetables and mushrooms. Lara said, “Even seemingly small choices can have a big impact on our health, our community and the world around us. Going vegetarian is one of the easiest ways to improve our health, help countless animals and protect the Earth.”

She will be supporting the cause of ‘Go Vegetarian’. Lara, for starters, has always been an animal lover. So much so, that her family even had the company of dogs, squirrels and baby monkey as pets Using her oomph to promote vegetarianism, Lara is seen wearing a dress made with lettuce leaves and other vegetables by Gavin Miguel. She is shot by ace lensman Jatin Kampani.

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