Shahid Kapoor trying to get back Priyanka's love

Shahid Kapoor trying to get back Priyanka's love: After the nth lover’s tiff with ladylove Priyanka Chopra, Shahid Kapoor is apparently trying to win her back.

A lot of people from the film industry turned up to wish Shahid Kapoor on his birthday on Saturday. Many leading ladies of his films -- including Rani Mukherjee, Anushka Sharma, Genelia D’Souza and Sonam Kapoor -- were there. But conspicuous by her absence was Priyanka, who reportedly had a fight with Shahid and then flew to the US.

Shahid and Priyanka’s perpetually now-on-now-off relationship has been fodder to gossip mills, but sources close to the couple claim that Shahid doesn’t often express his affection for Priyanka and this ticks her off.

That’s apparently also the reason behind their latest tiff, following which Priyanka packed her bags and left to the US, caring not a hoot to return on his birthday on Saturday.

But we hear that Shahid did try to persuade her to change her mind and return to Mumbai for his birthday bash. He kept trying till the last hour, but when Priyanka did not give any bhav, he too gave up.

However, knowing well the history of their blow-hot-blow-cold romance, we won’t be surprised if they kiss and make up soon.

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Pics - Shahid Kapoor, Genelia full rocks in Colgate Commercial

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Shahid Kapoor turns 30 today!

Shahid Kapoor turns 30 today!: Shahid Kapoor, the cute dimpled boy of B-town known as much for his bone-bending dances as for his blow-hot-blow-cold romance with Priyanka Chopra, turns 30 today.

We hear, the actor is going to celebrate his birthday at a suburban Italian joint but his ladylove will be conspicuously missing from his side. Rumour has it that the lovey-dovey couple has fought once again and called off their relationship for the umpteenth time.

But knowing how whimsically they make up after every lover’s spat, we won’t be surprised if PC indeed decides to shock Shasha by wishing him personally on the special day.

Shahid has lately been busy shooting for dad Pankaj Kapur’s film Mausam in which he plays an Air Force pilot. The actor recently even flew the American combat aircraft F-16 at an Aeroshow in Bangalore.

Shahid’s last film Milenge Milenge with ex flame Kareena Kapoor tanked at the box office but he tasted success with the Yash Raj film Badmaash Company last year. Now, with Mausam he’s hoping to add another hit movie to his filmography.

Checkout Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor's century of love!

Checkout Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor's century of love!: A befitting tale for the lovey-dovey couple who can’t seem to have enough of each other. Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor could not have hoped for a better film than one chronicling 100 years of romance.

Director Kunal Kohli is readying to direct his next film which will be an out and out love story spanning a time period of 100 years. The lead roles in the film will be played by Priyanka and Shahid, who, as everyone from the movie buffs to income tax guys know, are in a relationship.

When Priyanka heard the narration of this century-long love story, that too with Shahid, she was reportedly so thrilled that she made changes in her dates diary to accommodate Kunal’s film, likely to go on the floors in May this year.

Presently, Kunal is finalizing the shooting locations for the film. He hasn’t zeroed down on the movie’s title yet, but is open to suggestions.

How about ‘Pyar Ki Century’?

Pics - Shahid Kapoor get good experience to fly F-16 aircraft

Pics - Shahid Kapoor get good experience to fly F-16 aircraft; Indian actor Shahid Kapoor flew an American F-16 fighter aircraft on Saturday at the Aero-India show in Bangalore.

The actor, who plays an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer in dad Pankaj Kapur’s directorial debut Mausam had a thrilling experience of flying the F-16 IN Super Viper by Lockheed Martin, piloted by the American test pilot Paul ‘Bear’ Randall.

It was a 40-minute flight which had its share of turns, loops and tailspins.

“I wanted to get a first-hand experience of flying on a fighter aircraft. Thanks to Lockheed Martin, I have had the privilege of becoming the first actor to fly the F-16. Such an opportunity doesn’t come by as a civilian,” Shahid told the reporters after the flight.

Shahid was clearly overwhelmed by the experience.

“It's a great experience and I learnt how to fly a fighter (plane). Paul (the pilot) gave me lot of tips about flying such an awesome military aircraft and I am thankful to Lockheed Martin,” he said.

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‘Mausam’ first look: Shahid Kapoor & Sonam Kapoor get together

‘Mausam’ first look: Shahid Kapoor & Sonam Kapoor get together:

‘Mausam’ first look:

Shahid Kapoor playing as a pilot and fly in F 16 for Mausam

Shahid Kapoor playing as a pilot and fly in F 16 for Mausam: After playing a bookie in “Kaminey”, now Shahid Kapoor will be seen as a pilot in “Mausam” and the actor is excited about flying in an F 16 fighter jet for the role."

It is a huge honour and privilege and at the same time probably the coolest thing I’ve done yet in life… I am super excited about it," said Shahid in a statement.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise flew in a F 15 for his role in “Top Guns”.

“Mausam” is the directorial debut of his father, actor Pankaj Kapoor.

The film stars Sonam Kapoor in the female lead and some parts have been shot in Scotland.

Shahid Kapoor will be the world's first actor to fly the F-16 fighter

Shahid Kapoor will be the world's first actor to fly the F-16 fighter: Shahid Kapoor will be the first actor in the world to fly the F-16 IN Super Viper fighter plane. He will be participating in the Aero India 2011 show, in Bangalore, where he will fly the plane on February 11.

Uptill date, no actor has got a chance to sit in one of the fastest flying planes in the world.

A source revealed that the actor has been preparing for this for the last few months. "He's gone through rigorous training for the last one month and will continue to do so till his flying date. Apart from the training, there are a number of medical tests that need to be approved before he can actually sit in the cockpit.

Most of these tests are related to flying at a very high velocity and making sure the person doesn't suffer from motion sickness. Till now he's passed most of the medical tests and there are a couple more which will happen in the coming days."

Before Shahid gets into the cockpit he will run a flight simulation test which will be like flying the actual flight under the same conditions. He will then fly the plane at the Indian Air Force Station Yelahanka, as a part of the show which goes on air from February 9 to 13.

Other than Shahid, Ratan Tata has been the only other Indian to have got permission to fly the F16. Tata flew 20 minutes in a twin seat F-16 at the 2007 Aero India Show.

Incidentally, Shahid plays an Air Force pilot in his father Pankaj Kapoor's directorial debut Mausam, opposite Sonam Kapoor. As a part of his role, he's getting acquainted with the various aspects of fighter planes and also meeting air-force personnel to get in depth knowledge.

Sheetal Talwar producer of Mausam confirms, "Yes, Shahid will be flying the F 16. He will get the opportunity to feel the thrills and the major adrenaline rush that a pilot goes through during course of duty."

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor now friends again?

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor now friends again?: Well, it’s a season of patch-ups in Bollywood and taking the cue are former lovers Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.

There has been an uneasy chill between Shasha and Bebo ever since the two broke up during the days their film Jab We Met released. This chill was quite apparent whenever the duo was in close proximity of each other, be it at a party or an award function. They would avoid each other without fail.

But the scene at the 56th Filmfare Awards on Saturday night was different.

From what we hear, Kareena was walking by when she spotted Shahid and Shahrukh Khan having an animated conversation. Since she couldn’t walk past SRK without exchanging pleasantries, Kareena did approach the duo. What followed was a friendly chat between Shahid and Kareena after what seems like ages.

Of course, it would be an overstatement to say that the two are friends again. But at least now they won’t have to look through each other when face-to-face.

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Shahid Kapoor Interview: My beginning was very humble!

Shahid Kapoor Interview: My beginning was very humble!: Shahid Kapoor, who turns 30 a month later, says that he's done movies in the past because his girlfriend was in it, but not anymore

You turn 30 next month. How different are you from the time you entered Bollywood seven years ago?
Thank you for reminding me (smiles), but it hasn't really sunk in yet. I really believe that the best years of my life are starting now. I've worked enough now to feel at ease with what I am and who I am. Also, God has been very kind. I've done some very good work, and whether or not my films do well, I always get offered good work.

The work comes because of luck or hard work?
I feel very proud of the fact that I have pretty much done all of it on my own. When I look back, I feel fortunate to be where I am. In this profession, it's not easy to make it on your own as it's very unpredictable, and has its ups and downs. It becomes easier when you are from the industry, but my father, even though an actor, was very much away from it. So, I wasn't exposed to people. My beginning was very humble.

You had no advantage then and struggled like any other person would?
Oh yes. I believe I've made a lot of mistakes. I have done some things right but I have committed a lot of mistakes. But even after making those mistakes, to be where I am, I am fortunate. So, am really happy doing what I am doing and I have survived 7 years, and am hoping to survive another 17, probably 20 years, and do work that I am proud of. In fact, it's in the recent past that I've done work that I'm really proud of, actually in the last 3-4 years, that I am doing work that I like, love, enjoy, and am proud of. Till then, I was finding my own identity. It's a very interesting phase, the best years from a work point of view are yet to come and the best years from a personal point of view are yet to come, and I think I am my own person now and I am comfortable with who I am. I think it's only when you are comfortable with who you are that you can have stability in your personal space or in any relationship.

Yes, we've noticed that you are now quite comfortable being spotted with a certain someone who you are being seen with. You also said that in a recent interview, right?
The question that was posed was that the media is linking you with people and you're not responding, and my answer was that I would never be governed by what the media says about my personal life because it would be a very restricted and scary place to be in. I will live my life the way that I do and I've learnt that it's a part of the profession and that things will be written about you and people would want to speculate. And I am not going to get scared or get worried about that and not live my life. I think that I am answerable to the people that I am answerable to and not to the media as such regarding my personal life. I think professionally, there's a huge amount of interaction happening with people...

Yes, you are less uptight now.
Yes, everyone tells me that. You know, I was very scared and very shy and people thought I was uptight, maybe it came across like that and I am very sorry if it did. Abhi toh I know everybody in the media, so I have a personal equation with people, and I have reached that point of comfort where I can open up and say what I feel and not feel any pressure. There used to be a point at which I used to feel a lot of pressure maybe because I was very new and I was still finding my ground, professionally. And it was very upsetting to constantly answer about your personal life. Then one day I just decided that I am not going to answer, write what you want. Life became a lot simpler after that and I think it became simpler for everybody, even for the media and for me.

What mistakes were you referring to earlier?
Lots of mistakes ya... I had no experience, so I used to do films for different reasons. At times I would do a film because I was excited about working with a certain director, sometimes I would be insecure about sitting at home, sometimes because my girlfriend (We assume he means Kareena!) was in it, different reasons, sometimes even because people used to tell me to.

You did movies because your girlfriend was in it?
Ya, and I am very honest about it. Sometimes I did a movie because everyone told me that you must do this film and you cannot say no to these people and then over time I realised that you know success is really periodic. It'll keep changing. What matters is satisfaction. And what's most important is to find success where you are happy and not run after it. So, I stopped. Three or four years ago I stopped running... of course, it's most important in this profession to be successful. But the idea should not be to run after that. Do work that you believe in and that makes you happy. That's what I am doing right now – trying to work with likeminded people, trying to work with people who I think I can talk to about films , who I think think similarly.

No emotional decisions anymore?
I wouldn't say those were emotional decisions, I just think there was lack of experience, so I was trying everything. Acha yaar aisa bhi try kar lete hain... waisa bhi try kar lete hain... Then, it's only over a period of time that you discover yourself as an actor and the person, which I think I have in the last few years. So, I feel comfortable now taking decisions.

You struggled because you were Pankaj Kapoor's son?
Maybe even worse because there were more expectations and I think when you are Pankaj Kapoor's son, everyone's like yaar isko acting toh aani chahiye. I had no advantage of getting a free launch or anything.

You came without a free launch, but were declared a superstar in the making. Unfortunately, you've always been a step or two behind that title...
That's ok, I don't live my life by titles. I feel terrible about the comparisons with everybody because I feel I am really undeserving of being compared to someone like a Shah Rukh Khan or Aamir Khan or any of these people who have had such achievements. There's a long way for me to go and I don't want that pressure on me, frankly. Like I said, it's not easy when you don't have anyone backing you.

Even without the backing, have you achieved everything you wanted to by the time you are 30?
I have a lot more than what I had expected. But there's too much more that I need to do and I am ready to work day and night for it. I remember, Will Smith said this one very beautiful sentence, which for me has become my mantra. I was watching his interview sometime after "Hancock", when he was being touted as the biggest star in Hollywood and that's very surprising with actors like Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt around and he said, "You can be better looking than me, you can have a better body that me, you can be a better actor than me but when you run with me on the treadmill, I will outrun you." That was very beautiful, he said that I work harder than anyone else and that's what makes me what I am. That's my mantra – I'm ready to work harder than anyone.

Income Tax officers finds Shahid Kapoor in Priyanka Chopra's home

Income Tax officers finds Shahid Kapoor in Priyanka Chopra's home: Income Tax officers, who went to raid Priyanka Chopra's home yesterday morning, were in for a surprise when they were greeted by Shahid Kapoor clad only in his shorts.

"If I woke up as Priyanka Chopra one day, I would wonder what I was doing in Shahid Kapoor's bedroom and then walk over to my flat in the next wing," actor Shahid Kapoor had famously said on a popular chat show barely a month ago. Little did he know that the statement would come back to bite him.

For a moment, they thought they had knocked the wrong door. Apparently, Shahid left the house soon after.

"Shahid was at Priyanka's house, but he didn't open the door. She has servants, so why would he open the door? Shahid had spent the night at Priyanka's place and she had come from walking the ramp at a fashion show for Shabana Azmi. The two are trying to spend as much time together before Priyanka starts the promotions for her movie Saat Khoon Maaf," said a source close to Shahid.

"Shocked as we were, we knew we had a raid to carry out and that's precisely what we did. It was meant to be a swift operation and security personnel in the building were not given a chance to warn the actor that we were on the way up," said an I-T official.

Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor were unavailable for comment.

Shahid Kapoor to drive at Priyanka Chopra's home

Shahid Kapoor to drive at Priyanka Chopra's home: Now what is this if not love? When Shahid Kapoor came to know of good friend Priyanka Chopra’s ill health on Saturday, he left everything aside to drive her back home.

What took everyone by surprise was that the same day Shahid arrived in Mumbai from Chandigarh, where he was shooting for his father’s film Mausam. When he came to know about PC’s poor health he went straight from the airport to the studio where she was shooting.

As per sources, Priyanka had a hectic day; she was busy promoting 7 Khoon Maaf and also had to join the Don 2 cast and crew for the shooting of the film. Shahrukh Khan was waiting for her on the sets. But in the meantime she ate something that upset her stomach, a probable case of food poisoning.

Learning this, Shahid came to the studio and waited for Priyanka until she finished her shoot to accompany her back home. “After the shoot completed for the day, the couple left together in Shahid’s car,” the source is quoted as saying.

A friend in need is a friend indeed!

Deepika Padukone not interested to play in Shahid's 'Heer Ranjha'?

Deepika Padukone not interested to play in Shahid's 'Heer Ranjha'?: Producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s Heer Ranjha is unlikely to go on floors. As things stand today, the Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukone starrer is almost shelved.

Sabir Khan, who was supposed to direct Heer Ranjha is still working with Nadiadwala but on a different film, which will most probabbly have Shahid playing the lead but Deepika is not a part of this.

Rumour has it that Deepika was not too keen on acting in Heer Ranjha. Shall we assume she is not as friendly with Shahid as she was a few months ago?

A friend of Nadiadwala’s stood up for him and said, “Deepika was never in the project. Sajid is still doing Sabir’s film; he is reworking its script.”

In that case, why did Sabir tell a section of the media about Deepika being paired with Shahid in his film? Reportedly, Sabir had said, “I don’t think it really makes a difference if the leading lady is taller than the hero... any heroine, no matter how tall she is, is keen to work with Aamir Khan. Dippy (as Deepika is fondly called) has agreed to do the film. I think Shahid and she make a great pair. They’ve never been paired before.”

A source very close to the film confirmed and said, “Heer Ranjha is not happening, at least not with Shahid and Deepika together. Right now, Sabir is writing something new.”

Shahid Kapoor reject an offer to do Priyanka Chopra's '7 Khoon Maaf'

Shahid Kapoor reject an offer to do Priyanka Chopra's '7 Khoon Maaf': When Priyanka Chopra has seven co-stars in her forthcoming film “7 Khoon Maaf”, the question arises why isn’t Shahid Kapoor, who shares an amazing onscreen chemistry with her and is reportedly her offscreen love, one of them? Well because he refused, revealed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.

"Shahid refused to do the film. That time he was preparing for the role in his father’s film and for that he needed a particular get up, so he didn’t have time to get a new get up for this film,” Bhardwaj told reporters at an event in the Radio City office here.

“7 Khoon Maaf” is based on Ruskin Bond’s short story, “Susanna’s Seven Husbands”. The seven male leads in the thriller include Naseeruddin Shah as the oldest husband, John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh, Irrfan Khan, Annu Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah’s youngest son Vivaan Shah as the youngest husband and Russian actor Aleksandr Dyachenko.

The director also revealed that Priyanka was his original choice for the role.

“Priyanka was my original choice for the role. She is the finest actor of her generation right now. Whe I worked with her in 'Kaminey’, I realised how under-utilised she is. She has so much talent in her. As a director I had so much trust on her that I felt that no one else can essay this role as brilliantly as she would do,” said Bhardwaj.

The film is slated for a Feb 18 release.

Priyanka-Shahid both not confirming their love?

Priyanka-Shahid both not confirming their love?: Love does make the world go round, among other things. Talks about a torrid affair between Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor are rife, but the duo isn't in denial mode nor are the two confirming that love is in the air.


However, when Priyanka Chopra was at an awards ceremony and was asked to pay tribute to actresses such as Saira Banu, Hema Malini and Madhuri Dixit, she wasn't too excited with the script given to her. So she hurried in a corner and penned down a couplet of her own for each of them.

It is heard that Priyanka is a good singer as well, and of late, has taken to shayaris - works of Rumi and Ghalib in particular. A friend of the actor says that Priyanka in her own time is often found penning poems and shayaris of her own. We wonder how many of these, she has dedicated to beau Shahid Kapoor. After all, love does make the world go round, among other things.

Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor enjoys holidays in Durban - Pics

Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor enjoys holidays in Durban - Pics: A public admission of love is not needed when the photograph says it all. Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra have been clicked having good time in Durban.

The duo, along with superstar Shahrukh Khan and Malaika Arora were in the South African city for a special show marking the 150 years of the arrival of Indians in South Africa. They gave a scintillating performance at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.

During the rehearsals, Shahid and Priyanka were spotted having many a fun moment together. Apparently, PC seems to like her man’s sense of humour, for that gummy smile of hers seldom faded with Shahid around.

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Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor enjoys holidays in Durban - Pics