“Self-belief is what keeps you going,” Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif said here after being honoured by Assocham for ‘Excellence in Performing Art’.
The 25-year-old actress who was recently voted the Sexiest Asian Woman Alive, was given the award for her contribution to the world of cinema.
“I think everyone wants to make the best of the opportunities you get in life. Everyone has a special place in the world and I think self-belief is the most important thing which keeps you going so you should never lose it,” Katrina told reporters here.
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Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat is continuing her Hollywood stint with “Love, Barack” – she has been cast opposite “Avatar” star Laz Alonso in the political comedy.
“Laz Alonso is a talented and exciting actor. I’m very lucky to be working with him,” said Mallika in a statement.
American filmmaker Doug McHenry is directing the film where Mallika will play Aretha Gupta, a devoted, local Obama volunteer coordinator.
The story, a snapshot of a moment in time that was filled with hope, change, and passionate debate, follows the romantic and political roller-coaster. It shows …

Bollywood’s biggest star Shah Rukh Khan will be honoured in Hollywood later Thursday when his wax likeness is unveiled at Los Angeles’ new Madame Tussauds museum.
The honour marks the 20th anniversary of his King of Bollywood title, which Shah Rukh was given at the beginning of his impressive film career.
Shah Rukh’s waxwork double cost $300,000 to make.

It has been more than 10 years since the Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan hit the headlines for alleged killings of black bucks during the shooting for Hum Saath Saath Hain. But the ghost of it still haunts the stars. The Bishnoi community and wildlife activists are agitated over actor Saif Ali Khan being honoured with a Padma Shir by the government.
The infamous killing of black bucks had hit the headlines in 1998 in Jodhpur and the case is still under trial. Salman Khan was even imprisoned in the …

Marathi film Harishchandrachi Factory, India’s official entry for the upcoming Oscars, has been voted out in the Foreign Language Film category but director Paresh Mokashi is “taking it in good spirit”.
“I’m not at all disappointed. I’ve taken it as any other competition result. Getting selected on the first hand is in itself is a big achievement for us,” said Mokashi over phone from Mumbai.
“Being selected among 20 other languages as an Indian film was a huge thing for us. You have to accept any competition’s result and we’ve taken it …