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After all, who would say no to a project when the Big B himself calls and asks you to do a role? I share a wonderful rapport with Amitabh Bachchanji, as we have worked together earlier in films like Aks. I loved doing the extended cameo in the film," says Raveena.

The Mohra girl is now excited about her two upcoming projects. "I play a pulp fiction writer in 'Shobana's 7 Nights'.

It is an ultra glam character, who deals with three complicated relationships in her life. In 'Gin Liya Aasman', I play a mother of a small boy, who has lost his father.

It's a performance-driven character," she says. Would Raveena call this her comeback? "How many times will I make a comeback? Whenever I sign a film, people ask if that is my comeback.

I am not signing films in a hurry. With my chat show on television, two films and my children, I have enough work in hand.

I need a break," she says. With item numbers becoming a rage in B-town, ask the original Mast Mast girl about her opinion on the Chikni Chamelis and Chammak Challos and she says, "Item numbers have become raunchier today.

Earlier, the lead actor of the film herself would do a 'special' number and that would be used to promote the film and its music album. The heroine would be fully clothed.

It's only recently that other actors are being asked to do these 'special' songs in the films. And you know whom I hold responsible for starting the item number trend in Bollywood? It's none other than Aamir Khan , who did that energetic number Dole dole dil dole.

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. in 'Baazi' clad in a woman's attire," she chuckles (less)

The 'judging', however, comes with the lack of these things. And no actor wants to be at the receiving end.

They're all too enthusiastic to flaunt their stunning stilettos, dazzling jewels and designer labels, whether on the red carpet, ramps, at parties or shows. But then comes the dreaded reality - the fashion police who's always on the prowl, whether it's a 'slip', a miss, too much or too less.

All the beauties are given the final verdict. This week, Bollywood Big Story debates 'Kyun Fashion Fever Bana Fashion Fear?' Tune in to Bollywood Big Story this Saturday, Febryary 25 at 12:30 pm only on zoOm - India's No 1 Bollywood channel.

Bipasha Basu , Actor: "Showbiz is all about looking good, everybody retains their style statements. But I don't take any pressure about dressing up.

" Kareena Kapoor, Actor: "Being casual is more stylish than those fashion labels and evening gowns, it's all in the attitude." Raveena Tandon , Actor: "Fashion faux pas, and the style police is a new trend.

It was easier back in our day. We'd wrap a shoot and head to the awards.

There's a lot of media attention today." (less)

This is what the Twitterati had to say: Anupam Kher: No gift to your mother can ever equal her gift to you - life. Happy Mothers Day.

Prateik: All you lovely ladies that have mothered me over the years..

.Happy Mother's Day ! Love and respect.

. Amrita Arora: Wish my awesome mom and all the other lovely moms out there a very Happy Mothers day.

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Big Respect to each and every one of them. Boman Irani: As a male parent, I say this with great pride that Mother's Day is celebrated with much more passion than Father's Day; and rightly so.

Vivek Oberoi: A mother is God's greatest masterpiece..

. she's strong, a multi-tasker, friend, motivator, nurturer and the rock of every family.

Happy Mother's Day to my amazing maa (mother) and all you wonderful mothers out there. Gul Panag: Happy Mothers Day to mummy.

Big hug and big thank you for everything. Bipasha Basu: Just one day is not enough to thank and salute my ma and all the mothers in the world! Motherhood is the most magical and amazing role of a woman! Total Respect! Raveena Tandon: Happy Mothers Day to all Mums out there! God couldn't be everywhere so he made Mother.

Divya Dutta: The most special thanks to ma (mother) for making me feel like a princess who owns the world! Happy mothers day ma (less)

A segment featuring Arjun Rampal had Mehta talking about Arjun on a video monitor. Rampal was Mehta's discovery and he had cast Rampal as the lead in his directorial debut Moksha.

When contacted, sounding subdued, Rampal told this newspaper, "Yes, I got to know of Ashok's condition. He's like a father-figure to me.

I guess he wanted to keep his illness very quiet." Ashok Mehta has shot for films including Shekhar Kapoor's Bandit Queen , Shyam Benegal's Mandi and Trikaal, Aparna Sen's 36 Chowringhee Lane and Paroma, Shashi Kapoor's Utsav, Subhash Ghai's Ram Lakhan, Khalnaayak and Kisna and M F Hausain's Gaja Gamini (less)

Raveena Tandon, Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora, Sanjay Dutt’s wife Maanayata came to shower their blessings. Shilpa Shetty, who is in her ninth month of pregnancy, is expecting her first child with husband Raj Kundra this month.

Family members, including Shilpa’s mother Sunanda and sister, and hubby Raj were present at the ceremony. Others who attended the ceremony included Neha Dhupia, Sameera Reddy, Arpita Khan, Farah Khan with her kids.

Malaika Arora Khan, Amrita Arora in a blue Oasis playsuit paired with a Chanel chain bag and Lanvin lucite sandals Manyata Dutt Farah Khan with kids Sameera Reddy in a yellow Nikasha suit featuring an ombr sleeve Neha Dhupia in a Marni dress for H&M Posted in (less)

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He has lost 16 kg and looks better than ever." Govinda will be seen sporting something "simple, plain and without too much colour", she said.

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I pray for his well being. He has always been very active.

I wish him speedy recovery. Amitabh ji is not just a personality, he is an icon.

We all are very proud of him. I wish he remain in best of his health always," Govinda said.

The actor also walked the ramp with daughter Narmmadaa for designer Reynu Tandon. Govinda, who has lost 16 kgs, looked handsome in black suit.

He is gearing up to begin shooting for his next film Avatar and is said to be getting in shape for his role. However, he refused to reveal anything about it.

Narmmadaa was also due to make her Bollywood debut but her launch pad got delayed due to casting issues. However, she said, "You are definitely going to see me this year.

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