SHAHID-PRIYANKA ON A SPIN

The grapevine says that Shahid Kapoor has made enquiries about the most up-to-date high end cars that have just arrived in India.

A source from the Mumbai outlet says that Shahid was among the first to show an interest in getting these fancy wheels, and though the car costs something to the tune of crores, he has asked for quotations.

Surprise, surprise when Priyanka Chopra heard us discussing the matter of Shahid’s choice of a new car, she quickly said, “I don’t think he is buying that model, at least not yet. If he was buying it, I would know.” Ahem, ahem, naturally she would probably be the first girl he would take out for a spin.

Have a Look: 15 YEARS OLD PRIYANKA

Priyanka Chopra plays a 15 year old girl in Ashutosh Gowarikar’sWhat’s your Rashee?

“I have worked so hard in this film. Mera khoon pasina behgaya hai is movie mein. Playing 12 different characters was the most demanding thing for me; it’s the first time incredible like this has ever been done. I just hope people like my work in the film,” said Priyanka when asked about her 12 different avatars.

But it was the role of a 15 year old that had Priyanka concerned. She said, “Zhankhana, Capricorn was the toughest character yet, to play a 15 year old girl on top of that a village simpleton was mind racking. We didn’t have any prosthetics and it was only my hair, clothes and body language that helped me mould myself into Zhankhana. Thankfully Ashutosh Sir was very helpful and gave me some useful pointers, so I think it worked out just fine.”

She even got a fake uni-brow look to fit the role of a nerdy little adolescent just about learning to grow up when she has to deal with the utter nonsense of getting married to a man. Her life comes stuck like a telly serial around the idiot block.

No guesses on who's going to hog up all the attention here eh? So long Harman!

HOT COUPLE: PRIYANKA 'N' SHAHID

Kaminey stars Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor performed very much like a couple at the 12th Rajiv Gandhi National Awards held in Mumbai. This year's winners comprises of Shahid Kapoor (Best Actor) and Katrina Kaif (Best Actress). Those who performed on stage include Hrithik Roshan, Esha Deol and Priyanka Chopra among others.

UPDATE: KAMINEY WON'T RELEASE IN MUMBA

Kaminey fans have cause to grimace as the multiplexes in Mumbai will be shut for three days since of swine flu. Even the Delhi premiere has been cancelled.

A source told, “Kaminey is not releasing this week and will acquire a loss of 15 crores almost if it gets postponed. It is only in Mumbai that it is not releasing. Cinema halls will be closed because of the swine flu scare. The producers are very worried because they wanted to cash in on the long weekend as Friday is Gokulashtmi and Saturday is Independence Day. Also, multiplexes were running paid previews on Thursday night. Multiplexes are expected to open on Sunday or Monday.”

The representative of Kaminey said, “All is on hold right now because of the multiplexes being shut down. We are not even sure of the press show.”

According to a dependable source from the film, the Delhi premiere has been cancelled and a screening with the cast has been arranged in its place.

When we called up Cinemax, an executive said, “We have no update about tomorrow. We are booking tickets for today and tomorrow’s shows. If the shows get cancelled then the patrons will get their money back.”

Siddharth Roy Kapur, CEO of UTV confirms Kaminey will not release in Mumbai on Friday. "There is enormous buzz and expectation around the release of Kaminey which is clearly one of the most anticipated films of the year. There is already a heavy rush for Paid Previews of the film countrywide and in US/ UK & Dubai. We are going ahead with the release of the film this Friday across the country and worldwide in 1200 screens. This will not include the markets of Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai following the directive given by the government. We look forward to release the film in these regions as soon as the cinemas are given permission to re-open. Being a corporate we are fully insured for the 2 day delay we are facing in these markets."

StarBoxOffice is awfully disappointed that Kaminey may not release in Mumbai this week and express sympathy with everyone who will have to deal with boredom this weekend.

'KAMINEY' IS BY NOW WARMING UP TICKET COUNTERS

Distributors also have positive thinking about the film.

After his critically-acclaimed "Omkara", director Vishal Bharadwaj is back with dark drama "Kaminey". Releasing on August 14, this Shahid Kapur-Priyanka Chopra-starrer is all about gangsters, rebel soldiers, rogue politicians and crooked cops.

The first rushes and songs of the film have already created an extraordinary buzz among audiences and with a healthy round of eleventh hour promotions going on, "Kaminey" has gathered just enough impetus for its release.

With advance bookings having already opened on Sunday in its place of a Wednesday, the movie is already heating up the ticket counters in terms of bookings and insiders claim it is going to be the next superhit of the year.

The film revolves around twins - Charlie and Guddu - both played by Shahid. They are as different as chalk and cheese and can't stand the sight of each other till one significant rainy night their lives cross.

Charlie gets mixed up in a deathly get-rich-quick scheme, while Guddu realises that the love of his life, Sweety, has innocently put a price on his head.

It's a dark comic ride thereon and their lives crash with the lives of gangsters, rogue politicians and crooked cops. In the middle of this crazy adventure, the brothers have to run to protect themselves, their dreams, their love.... And most prominently, realise that all they have is each other.

Produced and distributed by UTV Motion Pictures, the film has been written and directed by Bharadwaj. Shahid plays a double role for the first time and it also has writer-director Amol Gupte playing the villain.

Industry sources discloses that the movie is made at a budget of around Rs.35 crore (Rs.350 million) and is releasing worldwide with around 1,100 prints and an 'A' certificate.

"'Kaminey' is an imperative film for me as I have tried many new things in it. For the first time I am playing a double role and I'm trying amazing different from a love story. In fact, this is also the first commercial film of Vishal Bharadwaj," said Shahid.

Distributors are also positive about the film.

"'Kaminey' is going to be a super-duper hit. The songs are already a hit and like every UTV venture, the promotions are in full progress. Furthermore, the unique plot and Shahid's double role has already created interest among the masses," said a Delhi-based distributor.

"The biggest factor for the movie will be that it is releasing on the weekend of Aug 15, which will draw footfalls in hordes, as everyone will be having a holiday over the weekend," he added.

"There is a big buzz for the movie and we have already started getting a very good advance booking buzz... Independence Day holidays will favour the movie, bringing in a tremendous initial and a very good business," said Amit Awasthi, manager (programming and operations) of Spice Cinemas, Noida.

"Kaminey" is Shahid's first outing in 2009 after last year's dud "Kismet Konnection" and Priyanka's first full-fledged role after a cameo in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Billu". The movie is also Bharadwaj's first venture three years after "Omkara".

I AM A GYMAHOLIC SAYS SHAHID

If there is a young icon for health and fitness in this country, it could be no one better than Shahid.

The actor is well known as a fitness freak and one of the most regimented when it comes to sticking to his vegetarian diet. “I think being fit is one of the most vital things today. Regrettably, people relate working out to looking good, but it’s about feeling good about yourself. I work towards getting a sense of pleasure. Gymming should not become a passion but should be done in healthy self-control,” he says. Shahid admits that in his profession, being fit and healthy is more a condition rather than an option. “Our lifestyles are so inactive.

We go to work and sit for long hours, we go out for dinners, we travel in cars, so there’s hardly any need to even walk. We need to get a firm amount of exercise, even if it’s just five hours a week; doing yoga, running, swimming, anything!,” exclaims Shahid. The actor admits to being a gymaholic and hits his gym five to six times a week. He says his workout makes him feel much stronger and gives him a kickstart to get him going through the day. “I feel far more awake after my exercises. There is a lot of misreading about exercising and people tend to feel it’s more for body building. I suggest to everybody, not to give up on the second day itself.”

Shahid may be currently sporting a leaner look for one of his approaching films, but is known to have one of the best bodies in the industry, boasting of a six-pack and even an eight-pack on event. He admits it’s not possible to maintain an eight-pack all year round and that it’s only in the past two years that he has got serious about his workouts. “I was very skinny at 16. I’ve only become more alert in the last few years. It’s great to have abs and I did work on achieving a tight torso. However, everyone is born with a certain body structure and you should work around it. As an actor, it is part of our jobs to have a good body, but just remember that no one is born with an eight-pack, you got to work on getting it,” says Shahid.

‘I THINK PRIYANKA IS AT HER CAREER'S BEST RIGHT NOW’

But Shahid keeps quiet on his personal life.

Are they or aren't they a couple? That's a question Bollywood actor Shahid Kapur steered clear of, even as he praised his "Kaminey" co-star Priyanka Chopra to the skies saying she is at her "career's best right now".

"I always knew Priyanka is a very good actress and after working on 'Kaminey' with her, I realised that she has given one of the most superb performances of her career. I think Priyanka is at her career's best right now," Shahid told reporters in New Delhi on Sunday (Aug 9) evening.

"Apart from that she is a team player and it's so great she did this film even though knowing that the hero has a double role. She is a confident actor and very positive. She knows whatever she does she'll give her best and she'll be noticed and appreciated by the audience," he added.

Reminiscing on his camaraderie with the beauty queen-turned-actress while filming the movie, he said: "It was astonishing and I had a lot of fun working with her. We started our careers almost at the same time (2003)."

The 28-year-old actor was in the capital to be a part of BIG 92.7 FM's 'Dilli Ka Kaminaapan Quotient' contest and promote his film "Kaminey" at the radio station. The contest was won by 15 listeners who had to prove that they are the biggest 'kamina' of the city.

Releasing on Aug 14, "Kaminey" has been produced and distributed by UTV Motion Pictures and written-directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Writer-turned-director Amol Gupte plays the villain in the film.

Shahid is on a chain of promotion visits and has been noticed marketing the movie alone, without the leading lady.

He explained: "I and Priyanka are doing a lot of promotions together and also independently. We are together promoting (the film) and we recently did a press conference in Bangalore."

"Kaminey" has had its share of controversies too considering a reported on-off relationship between Shahid and Priyanka.

Shahid kept mum on this but insisted that such rumours added to "pressure" in a celebrity's life and career.

"People say that any kind of promotion is good promotion but I don't personally subscribe to that... The rumours add pressure. It's difficult all the time dealing with all the speculations about your personal life but I guess as an actor it becomes a part of your job... it’s an occupational hazard. But it's not a great feeling... you have to learn to deal with it," he said.

"It's ok to be a bit inquisitive about anything (from the media's side) but it's also important to have a little privacy of your own (for actors)," he added.

'KAMINEY' IS FOR ALL AGE GROUPS, SAYS SHAHID

Actor promises new things in film.

While "Kaminey" has been given an 'A' certificate it is not a film that will make viewers itchy, promises Shahid Kapur, who plays a double role in the Vishal Bharadwaj movie.

The young actor also says that the film provides smart fare to the audience.

"Usually filmmakers ask viewers to leave their brain at home when they come to see their movies, but here I am advising them to bring their minds along. It is not a run of the mill movie, it in fact stands out," said Shahid.

"Kaminey" is releasing on Friday (August 14) with 1,100 prints despite an 'A' certificate.

"It is given 'A' certificate but it is a movie for all age groups... it's not a film that would make you bumpy while watching. 'Kaminey' will be my widest released movie so far. Till date my biggest hit 'Jab We Met' was released in 927 prints but 'Kaminey' is releasing with 1,100 prints," said Shahid.

The actor promises new things in the movie.

"'Kaminey' is surely an important film for me as I have tried many new things in it. For the first time I am playing a double role and I am trying something different from a love story. In fact, this is also the first commercial film of Vishal Bharadwaj," said Shahid who was in Chandigarh to promote the film.

"I have seen the movie and also shown it to my family members. The movie has really come out well and we are getting good reactions," added the actor who has teamed up with Priyanka Chopra in it.

Throwing light on his role, the actor said: "I am playing the role of Charlie and Guddu - two brothers - in the movie. They are entirely different characters and do not even match with my real life, therefore it was a challenging task for me to play the role to perfection."

One of the characters he plays stammers and to prepare for the role Shahid met many ENT doctors, speech analysts and people with stammering problems.

"As the protagonist in the movie has some speech disorder, I met many experts as we did not want to make a skit out of the characters. We have portrayed them very fatally and sensibly," he said.

About the title, he said: "When Vishal told me the title then I actually stood up in surprise. Even Priyanka and other star-cast were equally surprised. But when Vishal explained to us the plot, we realised that it is the most appropriate title as he wanted to communicate something that was really different."

Shahid, who has six-pack abs in the film, says he is more concerned about building physical strength.

"I'm purely vegetarian and crazy about my fitness. My main aim is to increase my physical strength and not the body size. I do an merger of cardio-vascular exercises, free hand and weight training for four-five days in a week," he said.

PRIYANKA’S FAINTING MEANS

Priyanka Chopra is at the top of the Bollywood heap right now with back-to-back hits like Fashion and Dostana, more than 10 awards and the highly predictable Kaminey. But is her health at the foot of her main concern list?

She looked ravishing at the press conference of Kaminey held on Thursday at suburban multiplex Cinemax. The make up was bright, the heels were high and the Herve Leger dress showed off her pleasing frame. Though we wondered how she was managing to breathe in it. An eye witness said, “Priyanka was standing at the PC because of her antibiotics, pain killers and will power. When the event was done, she walked out and collapsed.”

This isn’t the first time she has fainted. A few months ago she was hospitalized for a stomach illness and also suffered a deterioration of it a few weeks ago. She was unwell while shooting for ‘What’s Your Raashee?’ and Ashutosh Gowariker had to cancel the shooting of the film. Most recently, she had viral fever and the shoot of Pyaar Impossible had to be cancelled. She wrote on her Twitter page, “Down with the flu or viral or some such thing that is making me miserable. Ugh! I hate being sick! Had to cancel shoot! Guilty.”

Yet her weak health didn’t deter from flying off to Kuala Lumpur for a three day shoot. Her latest post reads, “Hey ma peeps.. In kuala lumpur for a new commercial. Hope u guys will end up liking the campaign.. Can't tell u what it is yet but soon”

Priyanka hasn’t taken a holiday in ages. In a previous interview, she told SBO, that she has been working non-stop for a year. The Punjabi kudi loves eating and has a high metabolism which allows her to chomp on her favourite fattening foods and not gain an ounce of weight. So lack of nutrition isn’t a problem. All she needs is some time off where she rests and pampers herself. She needs to slow down. While she is at it, there is no need for her to worry about her career because she has proved she is a bankable star and a talented actor. Kareena Kapoor took a break for a year and when she bounced with an item song and Jab We Met, she became the talk of the town and restores her superstar status. Yes, she could also buy dresses that allow her to breathe.

IS IT BURNOUT FOR WORKAHOLIC PRIYANKA

Priyanka Chopra had a health scare on Thursday night when she had a shaky spell and a brief collapse minutes after addressing the media at an event to promote Kaminey at a suburban theatre.

This is the fourth time in the last few months that the actress has suffered from apathetic health sparking concern among family and friends about her approaching her body beyond survival.

“She has been running high temperature for the last some days but refuses to slow down her crazy agenda. She came for Thursday’s event propped up by antibiotics but tiredness took a toll. She stood tall at the media briefing only on sheer will power,” said an eye witness, “but instantly afterwards, she went out of the exit corridor and collapsed. Everybody around was most worried.”

She has fallen ill during every film that she has worked on be it Dostana, more lately What’s Your Rashee? When Ashutosh Gowariker cancelled shooting and last week on the sets of Pyaar Impossible with Uday Chopra when she was down with viral fever. “Down with the flu or viral or some such thing that is making me depressed. Ugh! I hate being sick! Had to cancel shoot. Guilty,” she announced on Twitter.

She has been admitted to hospital at least twice for keen exhaustion and a stomach disorder, both of which are indicative of deeper problems. Is the race to cope with shoots, promotions, endorsements, shows, public and media appearances, and a pleasing personal life taking its toll?

Friends and family of the 26-year-old Priyanka are concerned for her. Her ascent to the top of the pile has been beset with lows. There was a time when she had six flops in a row, and at the same time her father was going through serious health issues causing Priyanka to juggle a busy work schedule with constant visits to the hospital. Thankfully today both these are behind her, her father is well and her career is blazing after Fashion and Dostana.

Nearly everyone is in a hurry these days but for actresses who always have somebody younger and thinner nipping at their toes, the rush is even more. The shelf life of heroines is constantly shrinking and their time in the sun gets smaller and smaller. In this time they have to do memorable roles, look dew-drop fresh and beautiful all the time and fit in every other avenue to make money. All this while living on fresh air and love in order to maintain those waif-like silhouettes. Is it any wonder then that long term health goals take a back-seat?

When asked, Priyanka laughed off rumours of ill-health. “I have been unwell and I am working through it,” she said.

For, Priyanka, who is a perfectionist who believes in keeping every pledge at whatever personal cost, and is restless unless she has a diary packed with things to do, this is proving to be too much. And though food is not the problem, because thanks to a high metabolism, she can pack it in, her refusal to rest and take it easy, is a cause for worry as the dizziness yesterday proves. Her now on- now off relationship with Kaminey co-star Shahid Kapoor would only add to the stress.

Even though she is now in a position where she has consolidated her success, is looked on as one of the most bankable heroines and is very much in demand for endorsements, she refuses to slow down. We hear that despite her exhaustion on Thursday, she flew overseas yesterday for three days to shoot for an endorsement and is committed to a week of hectic Kaminey promotion on her return. Ill health in spite of, Priyanka, we suspect, is in no mood to get off the merry-go-round.

SHAHID RUNS AWAY FROM PRIYANKA

Rumours are rife that Shahid Kapoor is leaving his extensive apartment in Raj Classic as he is tired of being linked with neighbour and co-star Priyanka Chopra.

Sources close to the actor said, “Shahid has been scrutiny out places for a long time now, and has fallen in love with a four bedroom apartment in Juhu, he is tired of the link-up stories with Priyanka and wants to put that all after him now.”

Shahid’s 14th floor apartment in Raj Classic is the desire of many, known as one of the most significant buildings in the city, his father Pankaj Kapoor is just a floor below him and mother Neelima Azam is a couple of blocks away.

When we quizzed Shahid in a recent discussion, he laughed off the rumours of the relationship saying, “Any co-star or girl I speak to, the media goes on to link me with them. Priyanka is a good friend and a great co-star, nothing more than that.”

He also takes his apartment to be the greatest asset in his life and to know that the actor is making a getaway from all things Piggy Chops will visibly be something to report, we mean look out for.

PYAAR POSSIBLE: NOW, UDAY LIKES PRIYANKA

Yeah, it is being insinuated that Uday Chopra really likes his co-star Priyanka Chopra a lot! The two yak so much on the sets that it is clearly obvious that they have more than just their film and gizmos in common. PC readily admits, “When Uday and I are around, we can’t stop talking.’’

A joke doing the studio rounds is if Priyanka were to ever take her friendship with Uday to another level (Yawn! Currently they’re only ‘good friends’) then PC needn’t even apply for a name change. What’s with Bollywood and their silly sense of humour?

CHEMISTRY: SHAHID & PRIYANKA

Cine Blitz has managed to shatter up Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra for their August edition. They look marvelous collectively, but there's no chemistry.

When the relationship is over, or on the edge of ending, even the pictures begin to tell the story.

PRIYANKA BEATS MALLIKA

10,000 followers on Twitter in a month; Mallika has 8,000.

From Karan Johar to Mallika Sherawat, everyone is twittering these days. But foremost the pack is Priyanka Chopra who's set a record by having over 10,000 followers in a month. Before Priyanka it was Mallika Sherawat who was leading the pack with around 8,000 followers, but Priyanka has now claimed the top spot. A source close to the actress reveals Priyanka's Twitter fascination.

"She's very net know-how and a gadget freak. In fact she was very active on Facebook and when she logged on Twitter, she got enthusiastic on to it. For her it's the best way to directly interact with fans around the world. She takes time to read each and every message sent to her and replies back as and when she can." It's not just posting messages, but also taking pictures that have got Priyanka hooked. "Recently she was at a press talks and she went on stage and took a picture of the entire media in front of her. Then she also took a picture with her mom and brother. This is a chance for her fans to take a sneak peek into her personal life," added the source.

When contacted Priyanka said, "I'm having a lot of fun. It's a great way for me to interact with my 'tweeps' directly... with no one in between! I think now that people have realised that it's really me on twitter, the number of followers have grown. It's mind blowing to have crossed this milestone within a month of being on twitter... Now I'm hoping my twitter family is going to grow even more!"

NEW LADY IN SHAHID KAPUR’S LIFE

His love life said to have taken another turn

Not many know if Shahid Kapur’s ‘serial-dater’ tag is right or purely based on rumors, but reports about his connection just don’t end.

While post-Kareena the young actor has not approved having a girlfriend, gossip has never stopped. Vidya Balan, Sania Mirza, Priyanka Chopra - he’s said to have gone from one woman to the next rather rapidly. And, just as rapidly, he has reportedly moved on to his latest woman – Anushka Sharma of “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” fame.

Shahid’s relationship with Priyanka has made enough news off late, with the two opposites said to be eternally on the brink of a split. It’s now being said that they have parted ways.

In fact, the souring of the relationship is in fact even coming in the way of the promotion of their film “Kaminey”, scheduled to release on August 14. Both are said to be avoiding joint appearances at promotional events.

In the meantime, it’s being said that Shahid is getting close to Anushka, with whom he’s shooting for a Yash Raj film, directed by actor Parmeet Sethi.

By the way, according to an astrologer, Shahid-Priyanka is potentially a weak match wherein ego issues and conflict of power are most likely. Their connection has little prospects and even if they are dating, it will all be over by the end of this year, it’s predicted.

A one-and-a-half foot birthday greeting card for Priyanka Chopra

The cast in adding to team of Pyaar Impossible made a one-and-a-half foot birthday certificate for Priyanka Chopra. The performer, who turned 27 on Saturday, was talented the hand-made canvas conception on the sets of the Yash Raj film.

The card now occupies pride of place at the artist living room. All those who landed up at her Versova home to wish PC, couldn't help but take notice of the mega card.

A source reveals, "As Priyanka had in use two days off from the shoot for her birthday, the Pyaar Impossible unit celebrated her birthday on Thursday. The card has been signed by every affiliate of the movies cast in addition to crew who have common their judgment about shooting with her. There is also a collection photograph on the card."

The foundation continues, "A cake was also cut at the Yash Raj studio sets. Director Jugal Hansraj as well as her co-star Uday Chopra the length of with Dino Morea led the merriment. Piggy Chops' brothers Siddhartha as well as close friend Tamanna were also in attendance at the celebrations at the Yash Raj Studio. PC was taken by surprise and read out every communication written by the element folk."

Shahid Kapur: I am pleased to be single

Shahid Kapur has exposed that he is single, putting the rumors of his matter with Priyanka Chopra to rest.

“I am on its own in adding as one to quite happy. When I am in a relationship and it is considerable an adequate amount of for me to want to spend the rest of my life with her, people will come to know,” said the soft-spoken actor.

Priyanka in recent times said that Shahid is a good acquaintance of hers. Hearing this, Shahid joked, “Now she has said that I am her good quality friend. Even if I want, belongings won’t move frontward between us for the reason that she considers me only a friend!”

That doesn’t bring to an end him from chatting about Priyanka’s expertise as an actress. “When I in progress working with Priyanka, I contemplation she was a good actor. After we over and done with shooting the movie, I thought she was a very, very good quality actor. She is on a imaginative high right now, doing improved roles and movies than before.”

Shahid also thinks Priyanka makes a wonderful co-star. “Priyanka is a player’s player. She is there to make a high-quality movie, not just do her role in addition to go home. It’s exciting to work with her for the reason that she brings a lot of positivity to the sets.”

Away from each other from Priyanka, his other favorite co-star is Amrita Rao, who starred contradictory him in his debut movie Ishq Vishk in addition to Vivaah. “I like working with Amrita in addition to I don’t know why we aren’t getting offers to do movies in somebody's company. If Sooraj Barjatya makes Vivaah another time, we will be in it.”

I used to be a awful performer

Priyanka Chopra takes great pride in being anywhere she is today.

She is one of the reigning stars in Bollywood, but Priyanka Chopra says she was a very bad actress when she first manifestation with "Andaaz" six years ago. At the same time as the former Miss World has set high goals for herself in adding together to is experimenting with roles like never before, she is also clear concerning what she is looking for in her 'Mr. Right'.

"I think I was a very bad actress when I started off as compared to what I'm these days. I still have a lot to learn, but I believe that I have grown-up as an actress in addition to I evolve continuously. I always had the food shortage to learn as well as become worse at what I do - just like a sponge, trying to attract as much acquaintance as possible," Priyanka told in an email interview.

The performer, who won the Filmfare Award for unsurpassed actress for "Fashion", wants to take her career to superior heights. She has no plans of in receipt of conjugal right now but knows what she requirements from her man.

Shahid Kapur to receive Rajiv Gandhi Award

I feel humbled and honoured, says actor.

After well-known personalities like Sachin Tendulkar, Mukesh Ambani, Sunita Williams in addition to Amitabh Bachchan, Bollywood actor Shahid Kapur becomes the most modern recipient of the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Award.

The 28-year-old is going to be accessible with the 12th Rajiv Gandhi Award in the most excellent actor category. The award function will be held in the subsequent week of August.

"I was enjoyably surprised to get the intelligence about my being elected for the prestigious award. I am only 28 years old and it's actually in the early hours in my career. I feel humbled as well as honoured to be chosen by the jury," said Shahid.

This year, Shahid will be seen in three movies - Vishal Bharadwaj's "Kaminey" opposite Priyanka Chopra, Aditya Chopra's "Dil Bole Hadippa" contradictory Rani Mukerji in addition to a Ken Ghosh movie clashing Genelia D'Souza.

PRIYANKA CHOPRA TURNS 27 ON SATURDAY, DESIRES A CALM BIRTHDAY

She is one of Bollywood's leading actresses and turns 27 Saturday. But Priyanka Chopra says she is not a bash animal and would like to just have a quiet birthday with her near and dear ones.

"I'm not a big party person and I don't like throwing parties at all. So this time a lot of my family members have decided to fly down to be with me," Priyanka said.

"It's likely to be a day spent doing not anything in exacting - just hanging out with the people who love me and want to be around me to make my day unusual. That's all," she added.

Priyanka has had a satisfying year with two hits "Fashion" and "Dostana", which fetched her lots of awards.

She is entering a new year in her life, but hasn't set any goals for herself.

"I've never set any goals for myself. I've always been destiny's child and destiny has always looked after me. I think someone up there always manages my life and does what's best for me. So I just leave it up to Him. I just work hard at what he sends my way," she said.

Currently, Priyanka is busy shooting for Yash Raj Films' "Pyaar Impossible" along with Uday Chopra and Dino Morea.

The actress is also looking forward to the release of Vishal Bharadwaj's "Kaminey" with Shahid Kapoor and Ashutosh Gowariker's "What's Your Rashee?" in which she plays 12 different roles.