"I wanted to work with intelligent and good directors..

.these are the kind of films that they are making.

They are offbeat subjects, interesting subjects, new subjects. I am lucky that I am doing that kind of roles," said Mahie.

"But at the same time as an actor, I need to explore myself further because I too want to do comedies, I want to do romantic roles," added the 36-year-old. The critically acclaimed actress played characters with negative shades in "Sahib, Biwi aur Gangster" and "Not a Love Story", and says there's a special reason behind it.

"A lot of my directors tell me that I have a very innocent face. So when with an innocent face you play a character with negative shades, it looks even more interesting," said Mahie.

For now, she is set to play a deceitful Begum in the sequel of "Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster". Besides Mahie, Jimmy Shergill and Randeep Hooda, the sequel will also feature Soha Ali Khan and Irrfan Khan.

Mahie is currently busy promoting her forthcoming film " Paan Singh Tomar ", which has Irrfan Khan as the male lead. Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia , the film hits theatres March 2 (less)

"I wanted to work with intelligent and good directors..

.these are the kind of films that they are making.

They are offbeat subjects, interesting subjects, new subjects. I am lucky that I am doing that kind of roles," said Mahie.

"But at the same time as an actor, I need to explore myself further because I too want to do comedies, I want to do romantic roles," added the 36-year-old. The critically acclaimed actress played characters with negative shades in Sahib, Biwi aur Gangster and Not a Love Story , and says there's a special reason behind it.

"A lot of my directors tell me that I have a very innocent face. So when with an innocent face you play a character with negative shades, it looks even more interesting," said Mahie.

For now, she is set to play a deceitful Begum in the sequel of Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster . Besides Mahie, Jimmy Shergill and Randeep Hooda, the sequel will also feature Soha Ali Khan and Irrfan Khan.

Mahie is currently busy promoting her forthcoming film Paan Singh Tomar , which has Irrfan Khan as the male lead. Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, the film hits theatres March 2.

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"I wanted to work with intelligent and good directors..

.these are the kind of films that they are making.

They are offbeat subjects, interesting subjects, new subjects. I am lucky that I am doing that kind of roles," said Mahie.

"But at the same time as an actor, I need to explore myself further because I too want to do comedies, I want to do romantic roles," added the 36-year-old. The critically acclaimed actress played characters with negative shades in Sahib, Biwi aur Gangster and Not a Love Story , and says there's a special reason behind it.

"A lot of my directors tell me that I have a very innocent face. So when with an innocent face you play a character with negative shades, it looks even more interesting," said Mahie.

For now, she is set to play a deceitful Begum in the sequel of Saheb, Biwi aur Gangster . Besides Mahie, Jimmy Shergill and Randeep Hooda, the sequel will also feature Soha Ali Khan and Irrfan Khan.

Mahie is currently busy promoting her forthcoming film Paan Singh Tomar , which has Irrfan Khan as the male lead. Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, the film hits theatres March 2.

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According to sources, John flew to Dharamsala and stayed at Runchal's residence for a day. John was supposed to attend the funeral, but he couldn't because of the press conferences and events lined up for his upcoming film.

However, he decided to make a quick visit to express solidarity with the bereaved family. "John was there for a day and left next morning," said the source (less)

Every woman on this list deserves to be here for the sheer unpredictability they bring to their roles. This time around, Priyanka Chopra won the audiences over with her mercurial turn in 7 Khoon Maaf.

And it's not for nothing that itimes.com/polls got 2.

01 lakh votes! Best actresses in a negative role in 2011 1. Priyanka Chopra : 7 Khoon Maaf 2.

Mahie Gill : Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster 3. Mahie Gill : Not A Love Story 4.

Nushrat Bharucha : Pyaar Ka Punchnama 5. Ishita Sharma Pyaar Ka Punchnama Also check out: The Most Promising Newcomer of 2011 - Male The hottest dance song award The most romantic song award Other polls 50 and Rocking Best 'Talli' Songs Best Baddies Best Cabaret Numbers Best Comedians Best Rain Songs Best Romantic Songs Hottest On-screen Jodis To participate in these polls click here (less)

She told this newspaper, "Nothing and no one is ever how they seem. I'm very excited about the role.

" Soha is very excited because her look, body language, clothes and appearance would be modelled on her mother Sharmila Tagore's in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Anupama. When contacted, director Tigmanshu Dhulia said, "Soha has been added to Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster 2.

We want the sequel to be glossy and viewer-friendly. We also needed more characters to carry the sequel forward.

Jimmy Shergil, Mahie Gill and Randeep Hooda are back. But, Irrfan and Soha play the other couple.

Soha will play a mysterious character." (less)

Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 2 is going to be our immediate next project. Sequels make not only business sense but they also cater to our loyal audiences as they would be waiting to see what is going on in the lives of Saheb, Biwi and Gangster.

"Moreover, Irrfan & Tigmanshu's winning team will surely weave magic together, once again after Paan Singh Tomar ," said producer Rahul Mittra. The film also stars Jimmy Shergill, Soha Ali Khan and Mahie Gill.

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Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 2 is going to be our immediate next project. Sequels make not only business sense but they also cater to our loyal audiences as they would be waiting to see what is going on in the lives of Saheb, Biwi and Gangster.

"Moreover, Irrfan & Tigmanshu's winning team will surely weave magic together, once again after Paan Singh Tomar ," said producer Rahul Mittra. The film also stars Jimmy Shergill, Soha Ali Khan and Mahie Gill.

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Offers come from quarters you least expect and in overwhelming numbers. If it doesn't, well it doesn't and people couldn't care less that you existed.

But if you have made your mark in either case, well, you're the kind that Bollywood legends are made of. Or will be made of, someday.

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The names on the list in this category include youngsters that have that special spark. You know the one that ignites desire, imagination and everything in between.

Rana Daggubati, Vidyut Jamwal, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Shiv Pandit and Sunny Gill may well be the eye candy, but the likes of Kunal Roy Kapur and Divyendu Sharma brought a certain believability to the characters they inhabited. Getting on the marquee is the easy part when you have promise, when you have talent.

Staying there is what marks you as different from the lot. There's nothing more encouraging for cinema than a newcomer who shows that he has what it takes.

Some may have debuted earlier in smaller roles but 2011 was the year when they got their big break. In rare instances, some stole the thunder from stars.

It was a year for dreamers, doers and chance takers. The results are in.

Rana Daggubati was your pick. It's not for nothing that itimes.

com/polls got 2.01 lakh votes! The Most Promising Newcomer of 2011 - Male 1.

Rana Daggubati : Dum Maaro Dum 2. Vidyut Jamwal : Force 3.

Shiv Pandit : Shaitan 4. Sendhil Ramamurthy : Shor In The City 5.

Kunal Roy Kapur: Delhi Belly 6. Kartikeya Tiwari: Pyaar Ka Punchnama 7.

Sunny Gill : Jo Hum Chahein 8. Divyendu Sharma : Pyaar Ka Punchnama 9.

Saqib Salim : Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge 10. Sachiin Joshi : Azaan Also check out: The Most Promising Newcomer of 2011 - Female The hottest dance song award The most romantic song award Other polls 50 and Rocking Best 'Talli' Songs Best Baddies Best Cabaret Numbers Best Comedians Best Rain Songs Best Romantic Songs Hottest On-screen Jodis To participate in these polls click here (less)