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You Probably don't know these facts about Shruti Haasan

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Shruti Haasan is a actress, singer and musician known for her works in Kollywood, Tollywood and Bollywood. She was born to veteran actor Kamal Haasan and Sarika. As a child artist, she sang in films and appeared in a guest role in her father’s Hey Ram, before making her adult acting debut in the 2009 Bollywood action drama, Luck. Here we bring to you lesser known facts about Shruti Haasan.

Shruti Haasan has a fetish for shoes. She flaunts her collection of over 100 pairs and says that she would like to own more

Shruti Haasan studied at Abacus Montessori School in Chennai and later moved to Mumbai to study Psychology at St.Andrew’s College

Though she comes from a competent family of actor and musician, she went to the United States to learn music at the Musicians Institute in California

Shruti Haasan did her singing debut when she was 6 years old with a Tamil movie Thevar Magan. Next she worked for Chachi 420 and Hey Ram. All movies led by her father Kamal Hassan

Shruti Haasan can speak in 8 different languages.

When Shruti was in school, she would fake her name as Pooja Ramachandran because she didn’t want her friends to know that she was Kamal Hassan’s daughter.

Shruti Haasan is also the vocalist of an alternative rock band The Extramentals. She is popular for giving her voice in number of pop music and rock jazz.

Shruti Haasan was signed as a brand ambassador for electrical appliances company Lloyd. She also endorses Emami Navratna cool talc.

Shruti Haasan’s first appearance in a feature film was a cameo role as the daughter of Vallabhbhai Patel in the Tamil-Hindi bilingual Hey Ram, based on a murder attempt of Mahatma Gandhi, directed by her father Kamal Haasan.

Bollywood's Sexiest Divas who started Their Careers As Calendar Girls

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Madhur Bhandarkar, who has explored dark themes set in glossy backdrops of films, fashion and high society, is busy working on his next project.

Slated to release in September, his Calendar Girls stars five newcomers playing the titular characters.

While we wait to find out just how close to reality the film is, here's a look at some of the hottest calendar girls who made it big in Bollywood:

1. YANA GUPTA

Also making her calendar debut along side Kaif was Czech beauty Yana Gupta, who would later go on to do her first item number in Dum (which also released in 2003).

2. KATRINA KAIF

The year 2003 marked two milestones in Katrina Kaif's showbiz career.

While she made her silver screen debut with Kaizad Gustad's atrociously quirky Boom, she also debuted on the annual Kingfisher calendar.

Which is a sort of a big deal for new models.

3. DEEPIKA PADUKONE

Bollywood's reigning queen once had a fledgling modelling career that also landed her a Kingfisher spread in 2006.

She made her high profile Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Farah Khan's Om Shanti Om the next year.

The rest, as they say, is history.

4. PREETI DESAI

After winning Miss Great Britain in 2007, Preeti Desai rose to fame in India by appearing in the 2008 Kingfisher calendar.

Initially initiated in Bollywood as Abhay Deol's girlfriend, Desai went on to work in Hindi films like Shor In The City and Deol's home production One By Two.

5. NARGIS FAKHRI

Nargis Fakhri did quite a bit of modelling before her first movie role came along and it was well worth the wait.

Imtiaz Ali's Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Rockstar happened in 2011, two years after Fakhri's sensational turn on the Kingfisher calendar.

She recently made her Hollywood debut with Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law and Jason Stathom starrer action-comedy Spy

6. ESHA GUPTA

The following year, 2010, saw the gorgeous Esha Gupta grace the calendar; she would go on to star along side Emraan Hashmi in Jannat 2.

While the film went on to replicate its predecessor's success, Gupta is hot property in fashion weeks and multi-starrer comedies.

7. SONALI RAUT

The Xpose starlet Sonali Raut made her calendar debut along side Gupta.

Younger sister of modelling veteran Ujjwala Raut, Sonali went on to appear in the controversial reality TV show, Bigg Boss.

8. LISA HAYDON

The reed thin Lisa Haydon is quite the stunner, so it was little surprise to see her on the calendar in 2011.

After starring in average fares like Aisha and Rascals, she seemed to really come into her own as the free spirited Vijayalakshmi in Queen.

9. TENA DESAE

Tena Desae was one of the 12 smouldering models to grace the Kingfisher calendar in 2012.

While she had appeared in forgettable Hindi fare like Yeh Faasley and Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande, she got her breakout Hollywood role in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and its sequel.

She is currently seen on Netflix show Sense8, a science fiction drama that also stars Naveen Andrews and Anupam Kher.

10. NATHALIA KAUR

Nathalia Kaur, who was also a Kingfisher calendar girl in 2012, had her breakout moment with Ram Gopal Varma's Department in which she had an item number.

11. SAIYAMI KHER

Saiyami Kher, 23, was another stunner to appear on the 2012 Kingfisher calendar.

All eyes are now on her as she gears up for her Bollywood debut with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Mirziya.

(with inpus from rediff )

These Unknown Facts Of Aishwarya Rai Will Make you Feel Proud- Can't miss 6 & 7

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Bollywood’s blue eyed actress Aishwarya Rai is known for her beauty and class. Aishwarya Rai is known as the most beautiful lady on the planet. Naturally introduced to a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya began modelling at an exceptionally youthful age. Before entering film industry she was crowned as former Miss World 1994. Through her successful Bollywood career, she has established herself as one the most popular and high-profile celebrities in India. Here we bring to you lesser known facts about Aishwarya Rai.

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Aishwarya’s first commercial was for Camlin pencils when she was only in standard IX.

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Initially when Aishwarya didn’t step into the glam world, she wanted to pursue medicine. Her favourite subject was Zoology. But was unsuccessful.

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Later she enrolled at Raheja College of Arts to become an architect. But Aishwarya gave up her education to pursue a career in modelling.

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Aishwarya Rai is the first Indian to participate in the famous Oprah Winfrey show in America.

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Aishwarya is the first Bollywood actress to get a wax statue hosted at Madam Tussauds

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When Aishwarya won the Miss World pageant, she was asked for a date by the host Richard Steinmetz of the event. But the lady refused the offer. ( READ ALSO : BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS AND THEIR FIRST ON-SCREEN KISS )

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Aishwarya Rai was invited for a lunch by US President George W Bush when he visited India in 2006. But she was unable to attend. ( READ ALSO : CUTE MOMENTS OF AISHWARYA AND DAUGHTER AARADHYA )

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A limited edition range of Barbie dolls inspired by Aishwarya was released in Britain in 2005.

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Aishwarya Rai is trained in classical dance and music for five years during her teenage.

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In 2005 she became a brand ambassador for Pulse Polio, a campaign established by the Government of India in 1994 to eradicate polio in India. The Former President of India, Late Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam presented a memento to actress Aishwarya Rai for her role in the campaign against polio.

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Aishwarya was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009 and the Ordre des Arts et des Letters by the Government of France in 2012.

( READ ALSO : CONTROVERSIES OF KAREENA KAPOOR THAT SHOCKED EVERYONE )

(with inputs from bollywood tabloid )

You probably didn't know these facts about Nawazuddin Siddiqui - no 6 is quite funny

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From playing two minute side roles to playing the lead, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has made his mark in the film industry. Today he is one of most appreciated actors of Bollywood. Nawazuddin has proved his excellence time and again by playing a variety of roles and charming the audiences with his acting skill

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui was initially seen doing roles of ruffians, thugs, gangster and low-life parts. But his turning point in Bollywood was with Kabir Khan’s ‘New York’ where he played a Muslim man wrongly accused of terror activities.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui tied the knot with Anjali Siddiqui at a very young age in his village. Anjali Siddiqui opted to stay back in her hometown while Nawazuddin struggled to become an actor in Mumbai.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui comes from the notorious city UP’s small local town Budhana where there is no movie theatre in sight. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and his fellow siblings use to totter 45kms away from their place just to get some glimpse of movies.

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Nawazudin Siddiqui has shared screen space with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, but says he is not intimidated by their stardom when he is shooting with them.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui has worked as a lead in a film named ‘Liar’s Dice’ which went on as India’s official Oscar entry for the best foreign language film category.

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Nawazudin was not so comfortable with the kissing scene for his film ‘Miss Lovely’ opp Niharika Singh and was said to be conscious as he has never done this sort of a scene and that he smokes and considered how the odor of cigarettes would run down with her. ( READ ALSO : BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS AND THEIR FIRST ON-SCREEN KISS )

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui was seen all suited up in smart blazer for the first in his life in Sujoy Ghosh’s film ‘Kahaani’. Nawazudin first doubted his capability of carrying of the look but eventually he did justice to his role.

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Nawazudin Siddiqui’s role model is none other than Ashish Vidyarthi.
( READ ALSO : CONTROVERSIES OF KAREENA THAT SHOCKED EVERYONE )

( with inputs from bollywood tabloid )

These Pictures Of Shraddha Kapoor prove that she is The ultimate Fashion Guru

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We have heard the buzz of Sonam Kapoor being the ultimate fashionista of B- town and we too quite agree with the fact. But, these pics of Shraddha Kapoor will put you in fix.

Shraddha Kapoor has been riding high with her success. She recently entered into designing with her label "IMARA". Shraddha has the girl next door image. She has a lean body and manages to carry herself with grace and with style.

Outfits she chooses are quite fashionable and simple.

These pics will surely inspire many who struggle with lean bodies and dont know what to wear.

(READ ALSO : BOLLYWOOD DIVAS IN LINGERIE VS SAREES )