June 2009 | Bollywood News | Bollywood Gossips

Jehad has changed the way I look at Islam: Saif

July 20, 2009 at Monday, July 20, 2009 Posted by Siddharth Soni

Born and brought up in a non-conservative westernized atmosphere Saif Ali Khan says he has gone through a life- changing experience while working in Rensil d’Silva’s film where the actor gets out of the Saif zone to play an Ismalic fundamentalist.

“The role has not only made me more politically aware it has also made me more religious. I knew a lot of things about Islam. But I was always more spiritual than religious.Working in Rensil’s film has made me know more about the religion.

I did a lot of reading on Islam during this film. I was always more spiritual than religious. I always believed in the Higher Power. The one most decisive thing that I learnt had to do with Allah. We tend to presume that to be the Muslim God.

But Allah is the Arab word for the Same God, or the One True God. That, I thought, was a wonderful thing to learn while doing this character. All religions believe in the oneness of God. So what’s all the fighting about?

Whether it’s Christianity, Islam or Judaism, many of the religions have fought a holy war at one time or another. It’s been a part of religious history.”

Saif admits doing the character in Rensil’s film has changed his perception to life and religion. “It’s the most politically relevant character I’ve played. Though my Langda Tyagi in Omkara was a political creature his politics was subverted.

In Rensil’s film I play the Jehadi as a very real and suave gentleman, dressed in very dapper clothes like a college professor, and hence more frightening

As frank as ever Saif says, “Yes I play an Islamic fundamentalist while Vivek Oberoi plays the more moderate Muslim.”

Irrfan Khan says being a Muslim he’d never play a terrorist. In fact he turned down Vivek’s role in Rensil’s film.

“Did he?” drawls Saif quizzically from New York. “To me the whole point of being an actor is to become characters I can’t be in real life. My character in Rensil’s film is redeemed at the end.

But even if he wasn’t I’d still say yes to a role that explores my emotions that lie too deep for fears and tears. My character in Rensil’s film has become the way he has because of the way Americans have treated Afghanistan and other Islamic states.”

26/11, says Saif, has not affected the way he looks at his character in Rensil’s film. “I don’t think 26/11 or earlier 9/11 are Islamic acts. No matter what people say I don’t think any terrorist is a Muslim. Let’s make that distinction very clear. Of course the population of Afghanistan may disagree with me. But I condemn 26/11 as a deed done by non-Muslims.”

Putting an end to the title dispute for Rensil d’Silva’s film once and for all Saif says, “This film has to be called Jehad. There’s no other title for it. But I don’t think our producer has the title yet.”

Katrina Kaif and Vidya Balan on the sets of Dabboo Ratnani’s photo-shoot

at Monday, July 20, 2009 Posted by Siddharth Soni

Katrina Kaif and Vidya Balan on the sets of Dabboo Ratnani’s photo-shoot
Tags:Dabboo Ratnani ,katrina kaif,vidya balan

Raima sen :Ram bherwani calendar photoshoot

at Monday, July 20, 2009 Posted by Siddharth Soni

Raima sen sizzles in Ram bherwani calendar shoot.
It’s a tag that brings to mind some of the hottest, yet aesthetic images that have ever adorned a calendar.
As Ram Bherwani weaves his magic on Raima Sen, we bring you some of the sizzling snapshots from the shoot.
Tags:Raima sen , bherwani calendar, photoshoot,Raima sen wallpapers,Raima sen images,Raima sen saree

Shahid-priyanka :Kaminey Rocks !!!

July 19, 2009 at Sunday, July 19, 2009 Posted by Siddharth Soni

We bet 50 more slimming pills that Kareena's eyes will pop out when she sees the new promos for Kaminey.Ever since Vishal Bharadwaj’s Kaminey promo the theatres @ Shaw Jade along with the release of the movie New York, there has been a strong buzz about Shahid’s new look. I remembered whistling when i saw Shahid running with the white horses.

Shahid’s character in the movie is to watch out for as he will be seen in a double role. His rusty and rough look is definitely something to look forward to.Also you can't deny-both piggy and shahid are looking F.I.N.E. People who are not curious about Shahid - Priyanka’s chemistry on screen are Bebo's Best Friends.

Tags:shahid priyanks,kaminey,promos,vishal bhardwaj

Tanushree in a classic Bengoli saree

at Sunday, July 19, 2009 Posted by Siddharth Soni

Tanushree in a classic sari. Like the slightest of orange overtone, which is used to coordinate the bangles and even the bindi.
Tags:Tanushree Dutta,Tanushree Dutta images,Tanushree Dutta saree wallpapers,Tanushree Dutta photo,Tanushree Dutta pics

Lara Dutta In Transparent Golden Saree

at Sunday, July 19, 2009 Posted by Siddharth Soni

Lara also wore a Gangwani creation…

She wore the pallu exactly the way Gangwani likes it…pulling the pallu tight over the middle of the bust and pinning it on the shoulder. “That drape of the sari instantly makes you look more glamorous,” says the designer.

Tags:Lara Dutta , Transparent Golden Saree,Lara Dutta saree images,Lara Dutta see through,Lara Dutta bikini