Her sister Rhea loves chocolates and she loves her sister, so it would be for Rhea's sake! Hopefully, it was not a case of I Hate My Excess Pounds after the binging. Courtesy: Mid-Day.

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Meticulous planner that he is, Karan had set aside a large chunk of Imran and Sonam's dates in June and July for the promotion of "I Hate Luv Storys". But Karan gave away Sonam's publicity dates for the shooting of Pankaj Kapoor's Mausam in Edinburgh.

Then Kohli requested Karan to let go of Imran's dates for his first independent production Break Ke Baad . Karan agreed and Imran marched off to Mauritius to shoot for Break Ke Baad which is being directed by Kohli's assistant Danish Aslam.

Confirming these developments from Mauritius, Kohli said: "Yes, Karan sweetly let me have Imran's dates so that I could complete my schedule in Mauritius. It's rare for two producers like me and Karan to be friends and do whatever we can to help one another.

" Karan wanted Imran to be back here in the second week of June, but Kohli requested a week more. "Karan's stars do extensive publicity.

So he has made quite a sacrifice for me. My film, which would be Imran's next release, can only benefit from all the publicity for Karan's film.

" Now Imran and Sonam are back in Mumbai and they are expected to do 19 hours of publicity every day to make up for lost time! "Yes, Imran and Sonam joined us from the 20th June. They had promised to really revv up the publicity when they return," said Punit Malhotra, director of I Hate Luv Storys (less)

The two tried hard but could not satisfy director Punit Malhotra. On the nth retake, when Sonam leaned back, a tired Imran lost his grip on her.

She fell backwards on the ground, inadvertently pulling Imran with her. While neither of them were seriously injured, the spot Sonam fell on had been previously visited by a cow, who had left its remains behind.

When Sonam realised what she had fallen on, she immediately rushed to take a shower. I Hate Luv Storys is expected to release later this year.

Lands on it when costar Imran Khan loses his grip on her Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan were shooting a romantic song for I Hate Luv Storys in the countryside of New Zealand recently when suddenly things took a comic turn. The shot required Sonam to come running to Imran, embrace him and then lean back in Imran's arms.

The two tried hard but could not satisfy director Punit Malhotra. On the nth retake, when Sonam leaned back, a tired Imran lost his grip on her.

She fell backwards on the ground, inadvertently pulling Imran with her. While neither of them were seriously injured, the spot Sonam fell on had been previously visited by a cow, who had left its remains behind.

When Sonam realised what she had fallen on, she immediately rushed to take a shower. I Hate Luv Storys is expected to release later this year.

Lands on it when costar Imran Khan loses his grip on her Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan were shooting a romantic song for I Hate Luv Storys in the countryside of New Zealand recently when suddenly things took a comic turn. The shot required Sonam to come running to Imran, embrace him and then lean back in Imran's arms.

The two tried hard but could not satisfy director Punit Malhotra. On the nth retake, when Sonam leaned back, a tired Imran lost his grip on her.

She fell backwards on the ground, inadvertently pulling Imran with her. While neither of them were seriously injured, the spot Sonam fell on had been previously visited by a cow, who had left its remains behind.

When Sonam realised what she had fallen on, she immediately rushed to take a shower. I Hate Luv Storys is expected to release later this year.

Lands on it when costar Imran Khan loses his grip on her Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan were shooting a romantic song for I Hate Luv Storys in the countryside of New Zealand recently when suddenly things took a comic turn. The shot required Sonam to come running to Imran, embrace him and then lean back in Imran's arms.

The two tried hard but could not satisfy director Punit Malhotra. On the nth retake, when Sonam leaned back, a tired Imran lost his grip on her.

She fell backwards on the ground, inadvertently pulling Imran with her. While neither of them were seriously injured, the spot Sonam fell on had been previously visited by a cow, who had left its remains behind.

When Sonam realised what she had fallen on, she immediately rushed to take a shower. I Hate Luv Storys is expected to release later this year.

Lands on it when costar Imran Khan loses his grip on her Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan were shooting a romantic song for I Hate Luv Storys in the countryside of New Zealand recently when suddenly things took a comic turn. The shot required Sonam to come running to Imran, embrace him and then lean back in Imran's arms.

The two tried hard but could not satisfy director Punit Malhotra. On the nth retake, when Sonam leaned back, a tired Imran lost his grip on her.

She fell backwards on the ground, inadvertently pulling Imran with her. While neither of them were seriously injured, the spot Sonam fell on had been previously visited by a cow, who had left its remains behind.

When Sonam realised what she had fallen on, she immediately rushed to take a shower. I Hate Luv Storys is expected to release later this year (less)

"Karan is very particular about the look. The character I play is a kind of womaniser so he wanted to have that sexy edge.

He said at any point the clothes should fit me in a certain way and I should have the look of a guy who is effortlessly sexy, " Imran told in a telephonic interview from Mauritius, where he is shooting for "Break Ke Baad". "He told me that I'll really have to work on my body to get that desired look.

So, long before I started the film, I started training for that. I changed my diet, my workout pattern, everything.

" Releasing July 2, "I Hate Luv Storys" is Punit Malhotra's directorial debut that will see Imran romancing Sonam Kapoor on screen. Unlike his colleagues, the 27-year-old is not so keen on going to the gym.

"I hate the gym. I find the gym damn boring so I opted for functional training.

When I was half-way into the film, I did intensive workouts. I was working out twice a day.

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I was doing pilates (high end yoga) in the morning and functional training in the evening (less)

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is the 2nd of July, " Johar posted on his Twitter account. The romantic film is helmed by first time director Punit Malhotra, nephew of designer Manish Malhotra, who earlier worked as an assistant director to Karan (less)

He states that the rumours about him dating Sonam are baseless. He clarifies that he is single at present and that the buzz about their relationship was all rubbish.

However, he didn't say anything more than that. According to some reports, Sonam and Punit are in a serious relationship.

The couple was apparently spotted together on a dinner date. But a friend of Punit stated that they hadn't gone out on a private date but were actually at a common friend Shiraz Siddique's party where there were more than 50 guests.

They were seen getting into their respective cars but that's simply because their cars were parked nearby.? Punit's friend asserted that stories linking him with Sonam bother Punit, but there isn't much he can do about it.

It hasn't changed their warm relationship though (less)

"I decided let's go the other way. Quite a few seasoned directors offered me films.

When you work with Sanjay Bhansali ('Saawariya') and Rakeysh Mehra ('Delhi 6'), the audience expects so much from you. Both the films were big budget films, " Sonam, 25, told in an interview.

"I think films don't fail, budgets fail. For example 'Saawariya' broke even, but it was neither a hit nor a flop.

Had it been made in say Rs.15 crore or less, it would have been a hit.

So I thought let me try doing films of lesser budget." After debuting with Bhansali's "Saawariya" (2007) and then doing another seasoned director Mehra's "Delhi-6", Sonam had to convince herself to work with first-time director Punit Malhotra in "I Hate Luv Storys", which also stars Imran Khan in the male lead.

"When Punit came to me, I thought he is such a good-looking guy, he should be into acting, why he is directing. When I saw that he has written the script and dialogue all by himself, I thought this guy has something in him.

When he was speaking about the characters, he was very specific about what he wants, " she said. "I found that he has worked as assistant director for 10 years.

He knows the technical elements and he has his own point of view. I thought he is not a bad guy to work with.

I also wanted to work with Imran and we both were his first choice, " she added. In three years Sonam has had just two releases.

Asked about it, she said: "I believe in quality and I believe if you don't saturate yourself you can't be creative." "I Hate Luv Storys" is a romance saga.

It revolves around two people who are completely opposite when it comes to finding true love. While Imran's character Jay doesn't believe in love, Simran, played by Sonam, swears by it and is quite filmy when it comes to love.

Sonam has no qualms in accepting that her actor father Anil Kapoor's reputation in the industry has helped. "I have my dad's experience behind me.

I am his daughter not son; so there is not much comparison. People have too much respect for him and he holds a good reputation.

So people think that an apple can't fall too far from the tree, and she may be good as her father and I get work. I have no qualms in accepting that it's all because of my dad, " said Sonam.

She says that both her parents are her guiding force. "My parents are very honest in showing me my shortfalls.

They have always guided me on what to do and what not to do. They told me not to get into the rat race because there you need to do lots of manipulation.

And I am keeping up with that. My dad is very proud of me.

" After "I Hate Luv Storys", Sonam will be seen in her home production "Aisha" and Pankaj Kapoor's "Mausam" (less)

She knows the unit and was comfortable giving the shot." Now everyone's hoping that Ms Malik will be IHLS' lucky charm on screen as well, and set the B-O bells ringing! Courtesy: Mid-Day.

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"When I packed my bags for Mumbai, all I knew was that I wanted to be a model. Not even in my faintest dreams had I dreamt about grabbing a role in such a big project.

I just don't know exactly how I am here, but I guess it was destined," Bruna told in a telephonic interview from Mumbai. The 23-year-old started her career as a model and then hosted a show called "India's Hottest" for Channel V.

She then featured in an item-song "Rehem Karen" in "Cash", but an unexpected call from Punit Malhotra, director of "I Hate Luv Storys", changed her life. "When I went to meet Punit, I was nervous because I was expecting someone senior to me.

But I got the shock of my life when I saw a very young lad, dressed in a funky T-shirt, rugged jeans and sneakers," said Bruna. As the model hails from Brazil, her Hindi is not so perfect, but she taught herself by watching Hindi movies and listening to Bollywood songs.

"At the audition, Punit gave me a script. He wanted me to deliver the dialogues in Hindi.

I requested him to give me a day to rehearse, so that I can give my best shot. I understand the language, but speaking was difficult.

" "When I had come to India, I couldn't understand the language. Everything sounded same to me.

But I can proudly say that I am learning and it is going to be much better in coming years," she added. So how was it sharing space with Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan, who are in the lead roles.

"Well I knew Sonam ever since I landed in India. She is my boyfriend's best friend.

So working with her was fun. She was very encouraging and sweet," said Bruna (less)

Karan had booked the dates of his two lead stars to promote the film, but he had to free them for shooting for Break Ke Baad and Mausam respectively. When Mausam's makers requested Karan to free Sonam's publicity dates so she could shoot for Mausam, Karan agreed.

And when Kunal Kohli, who is producing Break Ke Baad, requested Karan to free Imran so he could shoot for his film, the large hearted producer agreed again. As a result, the two stars have begun promoting the film just about two weeks before its scheduled to release.

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Case in point: Aamir Ali playing Akshay Kumar in Karan Johar's production of Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys. The character is called Rajeev Kumar.

The film is based on the film industry and the role shows Rajeev as someone who is extremely fond of women and has a roving eye. He is star who does comedy films.

Sounds like a mix of the new and old Akki. Fun Fact: Akshay Kumar's birth name is Rajeev Bhatia.

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"First look of I Hate Luv Storys," Imran posted on his Twitter page Monday. The picture shows Imran along with Sonam.

After seeing Imran's post, singer Shreya Ghosal wrote: "Oh wow! Both look awesome." Replying to the responses from the fans, Karan posted: "Thanks for all the feedback on IHLS!! Its the twitter family film with @1mrankhan @sonamakapoor @punitdmalhotra and me.

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Sonam also dispelled rumours of any supposed cold war between her and Deepika, after she was linked with Deepika's then boyfriend and actor Ranbir Kapoor during the shooting of 'Saawariya'. "I don't know Deepika.

Then how would I have a cold war with her?" she asked. Sonam, also denied that she refused to work with Deepika in Rahul Dholakia's 'Desi Boys', starring John Abraham and Akshay Kumar.

"The role that Deepika is doing was offered to me before. I would have loved to do it but because I was busy with 'Mausam' and 'Thank You' I could not take it.

It later went to Deepika and I am sure she will do a great job," she said. Imran and Sonam were greeted with much fanfare at the mall.

They interacted with their fans and they even shook a leg together at the title song of 'I Hate Luv Storys' for the audiences. The film is set for release July 2.

Sonam Kapoor might have a sleek figure herself, but the actress wishes to have a body like Deepika Padukone's."Deepika has a great body and I wish I could have a body like her," Sonam told reporters at DT Cinemas in DLF Promenade in Vasant Kunj, where she was with her 'I Hate Luv Storys' co-star Imran Khan and director Punit Malhotra to promote her new film.

Sonam also dispelled rumours of any supposed cold war between her and Deepika, after she was linked with Deepika's then boyfriend and actor Ranbir Kapoor during the shooting of 'Saawariya'. "I don't know Deepika.

Then how would I have a cold war with her?" she asked. Sonam, also denied that she refused to work with Deepika in Rahul Dholakia's 'Desi Boys', starring John Abraham and Akshay Kumar.

"The role that Deepika is doing was offered to me before. I would have loved to do it but because I was busy with 'Mausam' and 'Thank You' I could not take it.

It later went to Deepika and I am sure she will do a great job," she said. Imran and Sonam were greeted with much fanfare at the mall.

They interacted with their fans and they even shook a leg together at the title song of 'I Hate Luv Storys' for the audiences. The film is set for release July 2.

Indo-Asian News Service Sonam Kapoor might have a sleek figure herself, but the actress wishes to have a body like Deepika Padukone's."Deepika has a great body and I wish I could have a body like her," Sonam told reporters at DT Cinemas in DLF Promenade in Vasant Kunj, where she was with her 'I Hate Luv Storys' co-star Imran Khan and director Punit Malhotra to promote her new film.

Sonam also dispelled rumours of any supposed cold war between her and Deepika, after she was linked with Deepika's then boyfriend and actor Ranbir Kapoor during the shooting of 'Saawariya'. "I don't know Deepika.

Then how would I have a cold war with her?" she asked. Sonam, also denied that she refused to work with Deepika in Rahul Dholakia's 'Desi Boys', starring John Abraham and Akshay Kumar.

"The role that Deepika is doing was offered to me before. I would have loved to do it but because I was busy with 'Mausam' and 'Thank You' I could not take it.

It later went to Deepika and I am sure she will do a great job," she said. Imran and Sonam were greeted with much fanfare at the mall.

They interacted with their fans and they even shook a leg together at the title song of 'I Hate Luv Storys' for the audiences. The film is set for release July 2.

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Punit wanted the girls to be all flirty with Imran, who is supposed to be tipsy in the song. The actor wasn't pleased with this suggestion and asked the director to mellow down the steps.

Unconvinced The song features Imran, Bruna Abdullah, Sonam Kapoor and Sammir Dattani. Shot on the beach, all the actors were required the actors to let their hair down and have a good time.

When Punit instructed Imran to hold the girls close and get flirty, he objected. Even choreographer Bosco tried to convince the actor that it went with the flavour of the song but the actor wasn't convinced.

A source from the sets adds, "Punit got Imran drunk during the shoot as his character is required to be in good spirits. He made a really stiff drink for him and by the end of the shoot, Imran was slurring.

" Do away with it The director confirms, "Imran was sceptical about dancing closely with some girls. He kept asking if I could do away with it.

" About getting his lead actor high, he says, "I somehow managed to get Imran quite drunk during the shoot. Both Imran and Bruna were to have drinks, but I put more alcohol in Imran's drink and by the end of the night, he was actually slurring.

" So did he get the shots he needed? "Well, I can say that I got the footage I required. I think I am an expert at getting work done by hook or crook.

" I Hate Luv Storys is complete except for some patch work. "We plan to release the first promo some time mid May.

I am quite excited for everyone to listen to the music. Vishal and Shekhar have done an amazing job," concludes Malhotra.

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Sonam also dispelled rumours of any supposed cold war between her and Deepika, after she was linked with Deepika's then boyfriend and actor Ranbir Kapoor during the shooting of "Saawariya". "I don't know Deepika.

Then how would I have a cold war with her?" she asked. Sonam, also denied that she refused to work with Deepika in Rahul Dholakia's "Desi Boys", starring John Abraham and Akshay Kumar.

"The role that Deepika is doing was offered to me before. I would have loved to do it but because I was busy with 'Mausam' and 'Thank You' I could not take it.

It later went to Deepika and I am sure she will do a great job, " she said. Imran and Sonam were greeted with much fanfare at the mall.

They joyfully interacted with their fans and they even shook a leg together at the title song of "I Hate Luv Storys" for the audiences. The film is set for release July 2 (less)

The charming Piggy Chops, as she is famously called, is also in tune with the upcoming flicks in Bollywood. She was seen complimenting and praising the trailers of Dharma Production's next, I Hate Luv Storys.

The actress who is currently in Coorg, shooting for Vishal Bhardwaj's Saat Khoon Maaf, has tweeted her appreciation for the trailers of IHLS. She has tweeted to the stars of IHLS, Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan as well as its director Punit Malhotra.

To Imran she posted a comment saying 'hey hey..

.the trailers of I hate r looking kick ass!!!'.

Then to Sonam she said, 'babe ya ure (your) trailers for I hate look awesome!!' Then finally she complimented the movies debutant director, her post to him read, 'it's finally happening! I can't believe it! The 'I Hate..

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' Even renowned Bollywood critic Taran Adarsh had long ago commented on the flick saying, that the pairing of Imran and Sonam is fresh, the buzz created by the movie is great, and Punit Malhotra is another fine talent introduced by Dharma. With the praise IHLS is getting from people in Bollywood on its trailers alone, we are sure that people are going to be keener to watch the movie which releases in less than a month (less)

" That's how the far-from-nervous director Punit Malhotra describes the character-profile of his debut film I Hate Luv Storys. One hopes Punit is a better director than a speller.

God and Karan Johar (in that order) know that Manish Malhotra’s nephew Punit Malhotra came into Bollywood to be a leading man. He instead ended up as an apprentice in Karan Johar’s production house to finally climb his way into independent direction with I Hate Luv Storys (IHLS).

Apparently Karan had assured Punit that his starry dreams would one day be realized. And everyone knows Karan always lives up to his promises.

Punit, at the moment, prefers to dodge questions on his starry aspirations, although he does admit that he entered the movie industry to be a leading man. “I thought being Manish Malhotra’s nephew would make things easier for me.

But it did not. The kind of acting offers I got didn’t excite me.

So I decided to assist Karan. I’ve been with him from the time he made Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

So you see I can’t bring myself to hate love stories even if I tried.” When Karan suggested that Punit write a script Punit instinctively turned to the world he grew up in.

Situated in the movie industry IHLS takes tongue-in-cheek potshots at the romantic cinema of Yash Chopra, Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar and even Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Naturally Punit is concerned about how the industry bigwigs would react to the tongue-in-cheek spoofing of these romantic greats.

Sighs Punit, “I respect all the names you’ve mentioned. I’ve grown up watching their films.

I can’t say I’m a diehard romantic like my producer Karan Johar. Or that I believe in love at first sight.

Until it happens to me how can I tell? But I am not cynical about love like my hero Imran Khan in IHLS. Though the film begins by using these reference points cynically my hero and the film comes around to believing in true love.

I hope these near-legendary filmmakers would take the references to their cinema in the right spirit.” Easier said than done! Filmmakers are already making not-so-discreet inquiries about what Punit is up to.

Understandably the debutant is shaken but not stirred. “Once the film releases I’m sure everyone will understand how much I believe in the concept of true love.

Sonam Kapoor and Sammir Dattani’s characters who are in love with one another have been named Raj and Simran after Shah Rukh and Kajol in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. They are shown to be so much in love that it seems ridiculous to someone who hasn’t experienced such passion.

When Imran’s character Jay enters this world he’s quite amused and cynical. But he comes around.

Sammir Dattani’s character is a complete romantic at heart. I do believe in true love, and I hope that comes across.

” For his next film Punit has apparently decided to cast Imran and Sonam besides himself. “It’s too early to comment on my next.

But I will say one thing. After a huge romantic hit like You’ve Got Mail, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks came together again for Sleepless In Seattle.

That too was a big success. Throughout the making of my film Karan, Imran and Sonam have been pillars of strength.

Imran’s last three films have not clicked. And Sonam has had no hits so far.

So in a way all three of us were like newcomers starting out together.” (less)

Better sense prevailed. The actress yesterday tweeted, "Mrs De, I owe you an apology for getting personal.

I'm ashamed for my momentary lapse in judgement. Every writer and journalist and audience are entitled to their opinion and I respect that.

" It takes courage to apologise to someone on a public platform, and for that, we admire Anil's beti. No word of apology from Punit yet.

Maybe he's too busy finding an outfit to wear to the Oscars! Courtesy: Mid-Day.com (less)

I love being my father's daughter," Sonam told reporters here. The actress was present at the J.

W. Marriott hotel in Juhu for the launch of a mobile game on her forthcoming film I Hate Luv Storys .

The film directed by Punit Malhotra and co-produced by Dharma Productions is slated to hit the screens Friday. The actress was shooting in Edinburgh for her film Mausam , also starring Shahid Kapoor, but came down for the launch (less)

So, Sonam is actually in and out of radio stations, television studios and media offices. Both films are equally important to Sonam.

While one is directed by her best friend Punit, the other is produced by her papa dearest. Oh God, the price one must pay for love and fame.

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“We’re not over-confident; it’s just that we’re trying to blind ourselves from the reaction. Jo hoga wo hoga ,” he said.

While the film provides ample proof of his wit, the director is not lacking in wisecracks, even in real life. “Karan has not paid me.

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he’s put all the money into the film,” he joked, pointing to his torn jeans. KJo had liked the screenplay written by Punit so much that preparations for the film started within a week, and Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor were brought on board as the lead pair.

Though not much of a believer in love stories himself, Punit confesses to have fallen in love several times. “The first two-three months (of the relationship) are good, but after that, reality kicks in and that’s dangerous,” he said.

The director also laughed off rumours of his link-up with lead actress Sonam. “Paparazzi looks for fodder.

In this case, the actor was engaged, so the actress inevitably got linked to the director. I don’t know how these things pop up, but we did not have a difficult time dealing with it.

Rumours spread irrespective and are not worth discussing,” he concluded (less)

"I decided let's go the other way. Quite a few seasoned directors offered me films.

When you work with Sanjay Bhansali ( Saawariya ) and Rakeysh Mehra ( Delhi 6 ), the audience expects so much from you. Both the films were big budget films," Sonam said.

"I think films don't fail, budgets fail. For example Saawariya broke even, but it was neither a hit nor a flop.

Had it been made in say Rs.15 crore or less, it would have been a hit.

So I thought let me try doing films of lesser budget." After debuting with Bhansali's Saawariya (2007) and then doing another seasoned director Mehra's Delhi-6 , Sonam had to convince herself to work with first-time director Punit Malhotra in I Hate Luv Storys , which also stars Imran Khan in the male lead.

"When Punit came to me, I thought he is such a good-looking guy, he should be into acting, why he is directing. When I saw that he has written the script and dialogue all by himself, I thought this guy has something in him.

When he was speaking about the characters, he was very specific about what he wants," she said. "I found that he has worked as assistant director for 10 years.

He knows the technical elements and he has his own point of view. I thought he is not a bad guy to work with.

I also wanted to work with Imran and we both were his first choice," she added. In three years Sonam has had just two releases.

Asked about it, she said: "I believe in quality and I believe if you don't saturate yourself you can't be creative." I Hate Luv Storys is a romance saga.

It revolves around two people who are completely opposite when it comes to finding true love. While Imran's character Jay doesn't believe in love, Simran, played by Sonam, swears by it and is quite filmy when it comes to love.

Sonam has no qualms in accepting that her actor father Anil Kapoor's reputation in the industry has helped. "I have my dad's experience behind me.

I am his daughter not son; so there is not much comparison. People have too much respect for him and he holds a good reputation.

So people think that an apple can't fall too far from the tree, and she may be good as her father and I get work. I have no qualms in accepting that it's all because of my dad," said Sonam.

She says that both her parents are her guiding force. "My parents are very honest in showing me my shortfalls.

They have always guided me on what to do and what not to do. They told me not to get into the rat race because there you need to do lots of manipulation.

And I am keeping up with that. My dad is very proud of me.

" After I Hate Luv Storys , Sonam will be seen in her home production Aisha and Pankaj Kapoor's Mausam (less)

Rubbishing the rumours, the designer told: "No. I only recommended the cast of the film to him.

" Manish has designed the costumes for the film that also stars Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor (less)

As he takes a breather we ask B-Town designer Manish Malhotra's nephew..

. How have you been celebrating? There have been endless rounds of cakes and desserts.

Like a typical Punjabi family, the celebratory khaana does not seem to end in the Malhotra khandaan. These are all unofficial celebrations but we do plan to have an official big bash at a later stage.

The best compliment you have received for the film? My grandmother thinks I should bag the Oscar while my mother feels the National Award. But they are family so they can say anything.

But the best compliment has come from director Mansoor Khan. Imran told me that his uncle had seen the film and loved it.

He said that I was one of the new directors to look out for. For Mansoor Khan to make such a statement is a big thing for me.

I was jumping with joy. Did you do anything special to invoke divine intervention or seek luck for the film's success? Nothing.

I am not at all superstitious. All this was left to the others and their prayers have paid off for me.

My mother would apply a kaala tikka when I left home. Manish did his temple rounds and also walked to Siddhi Vinayak on the eve of the release.

And I know Karan also did his bit. Have you been doing the rounds of the theatres to see the reaction first-hand? I visited some multiplexes but the response at Gaiety theatre was something else.

I was shocked to see the way the audience was reacting. They made me aware of stuff, which even I had not noticed in the film (less)

After SRK in Om Shanti Om, and Aamir Khan in Ghajini, this bare-chested Khan is sending temperatures soaring with his new lean body. Imran presently has just seven per cent body fat??-- the same as top international athletes.

The actor will be seen in this new avatar in his film I Hate Luv Storys that releases on July 2. The Jaane Tu.

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boy who has always been more 'brain' than 'body' (that's changed for good now), built the physique at the behest of his director.?? Imran says, "Karan had wanted a certain look for the photo shoot and the bare -chested scene in the film.

We had a break for a month as Sonam was shooting for Aisha. I started working out at that time.

My trainer Yasmin Karachiwala and I worked out a different diet and exercise regime for those 30 days. My diet consisted only of steamed veg and fish and brown rice.

Three days before the shoot, I cut salt intake in my food as that decreases the water content in the body. A day before the shoot, I completely stopped taking salt.

A lot of actors do what I did to tone their body for a film but it's not healthy. I would work out twice a day.

In the morning, I would do pilates while in the evening, I would do strength training and functional training. I get bored of working out in the gym but I enjoyed functional training which is real life workouts doing stuff we would do in real life.

After the shoot, I went to Don Giovanni in Juhu at night and gorged on lasagne." I Hate Luv Storys director Punit Malhotra says, "I wanted Imran to pump it up a little more??-- have a kind of boy-man look.

He took the whole month to train for the shoot and had regular workouts with his trainer and followed a strict diet. He was feeling miserable that entire month but the results are worth all that pain.

" He adds that one of the best scenes in IHLS has Imran in a bare-bodied shot. "He has a bare-chested scene in the film wearing track pants and he's looking very hot!" It took a whole month! Imran says, "Karan had wanted a certain look for the photo shoot and the bare -chested scene in the film.

We had a break for a month as Sonam was shooting for Aisha. I started working out at that time.

My trainer Yasmin Karachiwala and I worked out a different diet and exercise regime for those 30 days. My diet consisted only of steamed veg and fish and brown rice.

Three days before the shoot, I cut salt intake in my food as that decreases the water content in the body. A day before the shoot, I completely stopped taking salt.

A lot of actors do what I did to tone their body for a film but it's not healthy. I would work out twice a day.

Imran Khan. As you have never seen him before.

After SRK in Om Shanti Om, and Aamir Khan in Ghajini, this bare-chested Khan is sending temperatures soaring with his new lean body. Imran presently has just seven per cent body fat??-- the same as top international athletes.

The actor will be seen in this new avatar in his film I Hate Luv Storys that releases on July 2. The Jaane Tu.

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boy who has always been more 'brain' than 'body' (that's changed for good now), built the physique at the behest of his director.?? Imran says, "Karan had wanted a certain look for the photo shoot and the bare -chested scene in the film.

We had a break for a month as Sonam was shooting for Aisha. I started working out at that time.

My trainer Yasmin Karachiwala and I worked out a different diet and exercise regime for those 30 days. My diet consisted only of steamed veg and fish and brown rice.

Three days before the shoot, I cut salt intake in my food as that decreases the water content in the body. A day before the shoot, I completely stopped taking salt.

A lot of actors do what I did to tone their body for a film but it's not healthy. I would work out twice a day.

In the morning, I would do pilates while in the evening, I would do strength training and functional training. I get bored of working out in the gym but I enjoyed functional training which is real life workouts doing stuff we would do in real life.

After the shoot, I went to Don Giovanni in Juhu at night and gorged on lasagne." I Hate Luv Storys director Punit Malhotra says, "I wanted Imran to pump it up a little more??-- have a kind of boy-man look.

He took the whole month to train for the shoot and had regular workouts with his trainer and followed a strict diet. He was feeling miserable that entire month but the results are worth all that pain.

" He adds that one of the best scenes in IHLS has Imran in a bare-bodied shot. "He has a bare-chested scene in the film wearing track pants and he's looking very hot!" Imran Khan.

As you have never seen him before. After SRK in Om Shanti Om, and Aamir Khan in Ghajini, this bare-chested Khan is sending temperatures soaring with his new lean body.

Imran presently has just seven per cent body fat??-- the same as top international athletes. The actor will be seen in this new avatar in his film I Hate Luv Storys that releases on July 2.

The Jaane Tu..

. boy who has always been more 'brain' than 'body' (that's changed for good now), built the physique at the behest of his director.

?? Imran says, "Karan had wanted a certain look for the photo shoot and the bare -chested scene in the film. We had a break for a month as Sonam was shooting for Aisha.

I started working out at that time. My trainer Yasmin Karachiwala and I worked out a different diet and exercise regime for those 30 days.

My diet consisted only of steamed veg and fish and brown rice. Three days before the shoot, I cut salt intake in my food as that decreases the water content in the body.

A day before the shoot, I completely stopped taking salt. A lot of actors do what I did to tone their body for a film but it's not healthy.

I would work out twice a day. In the morning, I would do pilates while in the evening, I would do strength training and functional training.

I get bored of working out in the gym but I enjoyed functional training which is real life workouts doing stuff we would do in real life. After the shoot, I went to Don Giovanni in Juhu at night and gorged on lasagne.

" I Hate Luv Storys director Punit Malhotra says, "I wanted Imran to pump it up a little more??-- have a kind of boy-man look. He took the whole month to train for the shoot and had regular workouts with his trainer and followed a strict diet.

He was feeling miserable that entire month but the results are worth all that pain." He adds that one of the best scenes in IHLS has Imran in a bare-bodied shot.

"He has a bare-chested scene in the film wearing track pants and he's looking very hot!" (less)

He travelled from Edinburgh -- where he is shooting for his dad's film Mausam -- to Wimbledon to watch his favourite tennis player Rafael Nadal playing. The experience left Shahid quite breathless with excitement.

"It was just me at Wimbledon. I went alone because I had the day off.

Nadal at Centre Court was awesome." Shahid's Mausam co-star Sonam Kapoor plays a tennis player in Anees Bazmee's Thank You and has picked up the rudiments of the game.

Sonam was keen to catch some of the Wimbledon fever with Shak. She had in fact made plans of joining the actor on his flash trip to Wimbledon but she had to return to Mumbai to promote her film I Hate Luv Storys.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com (less)

He asked for feedback in order to take care of the flaws prior to the release. The young director had a discussion with producer Karan Johar, who normally has focus group screenings, and was given the green signal to start this exercise.

So far there have been five screenings for people of different age groups, varying from 18-25, 25-35, 35-50 and 50 plus years. Punit says, "It is a regular exercise that filmmakers follow.

It helps directors understand and get honest feedback from their audience. Each person has an opinion and I am glad everyone was forthcoming with their views and opinions.

" Punit is glad that the movie was appreciated by the motley group. "I will obviously be telling you everything positive," he laughs.

When asked if he would be making changes in the film after the feedback, he says, "Well, not really. I got different opinions from individuals but not from groups as a whole.

What matters to me is that the movie should be liked overall and the end product was liked by everyone." He adds, "It is a simple sweet love story and I have left it in its basic form.

I am delivering a love story to my audience with utmost simplicity." It helps directors understand and get honest feedback - Punit Malhotra (less)

He said: "I am waiting to be spanked by a fossil who is so bitchy because she isn't getting any." Sonam Kapoor retweeted his comment.

But minutes after it was posted, the tweet was deleted from both their accounts. C'mon guys, that is why Shobhaa De is who she is.

She stands by what she says. Courtesy: Mid-Day.

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There is nothing between us, " Malhotra, 28, told over the phone from Mumbai. "Both Sonam and I didn't even concentrate on the stories because we knew and everyone else also knew that these are just rumours.

So there was no awkwardness between us while shooting the film." (less)

I believe I have stripped more than the girls in the film," Imran told reports at DT Cinemas in DLF Promenade in Delhi, where he was present along with co-star Sonam Kapoor and director Punit Malhotra, to promote the film. 'I Hate Luv Storys' is about two people, who are completely opposite when it comes to romance.

While Jay (Imran) doesn't believe in love, Simran (Sonam) swears by it and has a very Bollywood idea of the emotion. It is set for release July 2.

Dodging rumours of any cold war between him and actor Ranbir Kapoor, Imran said: "I don't think actors should be compared. Every actor looks different and performs differently, everyone has their own strength and weaknesses and are good in their own way.

" Imran's good looks are definitely a strength, though they might sometimes put him in harm's way. It seems he was bitten by a female fan when he was in Dubai to promote 'I Hate Luv Storys'! Not too much harm was done because security pulled the woman away, but we bet Imran is going to be extra-careful around fans now.

Indo-Asian News Service Imran Khan, who plays a womaniser in his new film 'I Hate Luv Storys', admits he has stripped more than the girls in the film."I have some deadly shirtless songs and scenes.

I believe I have stripped more than the girls in the film," Imran told reports at DT Cinemas in DLF Promenade in Delhi, where he was present along with co-star Sonam Kapoor and director Punit Malhotra, to promote the film. 'I Hate Luv Storys' is about two people, who are completely opposite when it comes to romance.

While Jay (Imran) doesn't believe in love, Simran (Sonam) swears by it and has a very Bollywood idea of the emotion. It is set for release July 2.

Dodging rumours of any cold war between him and actor Ranbir Kapoor, Imran said: "I don't think actors should be compared. Every actor looks different and performs differently, everyone has their own strength and weaknesses and are good in their own way.

" Imran's good looks are definitely a strength, though they might sometimes put him in harm's way. It seems he was bitten by a female fan when he was in Dubai to promote 'I Hate Luv Storys'! Not too much harm was done because security pulled the woman away, but we bet Imran is going to be extra-careful around fans now.

Indo-Asian News Service Imran Khan, who plays a womaniser in his new film 'I Hate Luv Storys', admits he has stripped more than the girls in the film."I have some deadly shirtless songs and scenes.

I believe I have stripped more than the girls in the film," Imran told reports at DT Cinemas in DLF Promenade in Delhi, where he was present along with co-star Sonam Kapoor and director Punit Malhotra, to promote the film. 'I Hate Luv Storys' is about two people, who are completely opposite when it comes to romance.

While Jay (Imran) doesn't believe in love, Simran (Sonam) swears by it and has a very Bollywood idea of the emotion. It is set for release July 2.

Dodging rumours of any cold war between him and actor Ranbir Kapoor, Imran said: "I don't think actors should be compared. Every actor looks different and performs differently, everyone has their own strength and weaknesses and are good in their own way.

" Imran's good looks are definitely a strength, though they might sometimes put him in harm's way. It seems he was bitten by a female fan when he was in Dubai to promote 'I Hate Luv Storys'! Not too much harm was done because security pulled the woman away, but we bet Imran is going to be extra-careful around fans now.

Indo-Asian News Service (less)

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is the 2nd of July." The romantic film is helmed by first time director Punit Malhotra, nephew of designer Manish Malhotra.

Karan Johar tweets I Hate Luv Storys release date Producer Karan Johar has finalised the release date for his I Hate Luv Storys that stars Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor. He tweeted on Friday, "Our official release date for I hate luv storys.

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is the 2nd of July." The romantic film is helmed by first time director Punit Malhotra, nephew of designer Manish Malhotra.

Karan Johar tweets I Hate Luv Storys release date Producer Karan Johar has finalised the release date for his I Hate Luv Storys that stars Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor. He tweeted on Friday, "Our official release date for I hate luv storys.

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is the 2nd of July." The romantic film is helmed by first time director Punit Malhotra, nephew of designer Manish Malhotra.

Karan Johar tweets I Hate Luv Storys release date Producer Karan Johar has finalised the release date for his I Hate Luv Storys that stars Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor. He tweeted on Friday, "Our official release date for I hate luv storys.

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is the 2nd of July." The romantic film is helmed by first time director Punit Malhotra, nephew of designer Manish Malhotra.

Karan Johar tweets I Hate Luv Storys release date Producer Karan Johar has finalised the release date for his I Hate Luv Storys that stars Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor. He tweeted on Friday, "Our official release date for I hate luv storys.

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is the 2nd of July." The romantic film is helmed by first time director Punit Malhotra, nephew of designer Manish Malhotra (less)

"I don't know Deepika. Then how would I have a cold war with her?" she asked.

Sonam, also denied that she refused to work with Deepika in Rahul Dholakia's "Desi Boys", starring John Abraham and Akshay Kumar. "The role that Deepika is doing was offered to me before.

I would have loved to do it but because I was busy with 'Mausam' and 'Thank You' I could not take it. It later went to Deepika and I am sure she will do a great job," she said.

Imran and Sonam were greeted with much fanfare at the mall. They joyfully interacted with their fans and they even shook a leg together at the title song of "I Hate Luv Storys" for the audiences.

The film is set for release July 2. Sonam Kapoor might have a sleek figure herself, but the actress wishes to have a body like Deepika Padukone's.

"Deepika has a great body and I wish I could have a body like her," Sonam told reporters here Monday at DT Cinemas in DLF Promenade in Vasant Kunj, where she was with her "I Hate Luv Storys" co-star Imran Khan and director Punit Malhotra, to to promote her new film. Sonam also dispelled rumours of any supposed cold war between her and Deepika, after she was linked with Deepika's then boyfriend and actor Ranbir Kapoor during the shooting of "Saawariya".

"I don't know Deepika. Then how would I have a cold war with her?" she asked.

Sonam, also denied that she refused to work with Deepika in Rahul Dholakia's "Desi Boys", starring John Abraham and Akshay Kumar. "The role that Deepika is doing was offered to me before.

I would have loved to do it but because I was busy with 'Mausam' and 'Thank You' I could not take it. It later went to Deepika and I am sure she will do a great job," she said.

Imran and Sonam were greeted with much fanfare at the mall. They joyfully interacted with their fans and they even shook a leg together at the title song of "I Hate Luv Storys" for the audiences.

The film is set for release July 2. Sonam Kapoor might have a sleek figure herself, but the actress wishes to have a body like Deepika Padukone's.

"Deepika has a great body and I wish I could have a body like her," Sonam told reporters here Monday at DT Cinemas in DLF Promenade in Vasant Kunj, where she was with her "I Hate Luv Storys" co-star Imran Khan and director Punit Malhotra, to to promote her new film. Sonam also dispelled rumours of any supposed cold war between her and Deepika, after she was linked with Deepika's then boyfriend and actor Ranbir Kapoor during the shooting of "Saawariya".

"I don't know Deepika. Then how would I have a cold war with her?" she asked.

Sonam, also denied that she refused to work with Deepika in Rahul Dholakia's "Desi Boys", starring John Abraham and Akshay Kumar. "The role that Deepika is doing was offered to me before.

I would have loved to do it but because I was busy with 'Mausam' and 'Thank You' I could not take it. It later went to Deepika and I am sure she will do a great job," she said.

Imran and Sonam were greeted with much fanfare at the mall. They joyfully interacted with their fans and they even shook a leg together at the title song of "I Hate Luv Storys" for the audiences.

The film is set for release July 2. Sonam Kapoor might have a sleek figure herself, but the actress wishes to have a body like Deepika Padukone's.

"Deepika has a great body and I wish I could have a body like her," Sonam told reporters here Monday at DT Cinemas in DLF Promenade in Vasant Kunj, where she was with her "I Hate Luv Storys" co-star Imran Khan and director Punit Malhotra, to to promote her new film. Sonam also dispelled rumours of any supposed cold war between her and Deepika, after she was linked with Deepika's then boyfriend and actor Ranbir Kapoor during the shooting of "Saawariya".

"I don't know Deepika. Then how would I have a cold war with her?" she asked.

Sonam, also denied that she refused to work with Deepika in Rahul Dholakia's "Desi Boys", starring John Abraham and Akshay Kumar. "The role that Deepika is doing was offered to me before.

I would have loved to do it but because I was busy with 'Mausam' and 'Thank You' I could not take it. It later went to Deepika and I am sure she will do a great job," she said.

Imran and Sonam were greeted with much fanfare at the mall. They joyfully interacted with their fans and they even shook a leg together at the title song of "I Hate Luv Storys" for the audiences.

The film is set for release July 2 (less)

In fact, he has just one song left to shoot for Punit, but he recently got a trendy haircut for Break Ke Baad. The haircut has changed his look and made it much different than what it was in I Hate Luv Storys.

So Punit and the film's producer Karan Johar have to wait for Imran's hair to grow back so they can shoot the last song. Imran will be shooting for Break Ke Baad for another three weeks.

Only after that can he regrow his hair, which will take another couple of weeks. However, Punit and Karan are not upset by the development.

According to Kunal Kohli, who is producing Danish's film, both sides had come to an agreement on Imran's hair before it was cut. His new haircut causes continuity issues for Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys Imran Khan's shooting schedule will now depend on his hair.

The actor is currently working on two films '' Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys and Danish Aslam's Break Ke Baad. In fact, he has just one song left to shoot for Punit, but he recently got a trendy haircut for Break Ke Baad.

The haircut has changed his look and made it much different than what it was in I Hate Luv Storys. So Punit and the film's producer Karan Johar have to wait for Imran's hair to grow back so they can shoot the last song.

Imran will be shooting for Break Ke Baad for another three weeks. Only after that can he regrow his hair, which will take another couple of weeks.

However, Punit and Karan are not upset by the development. According to Kunal Kohli, who is producing Danish's film, both sides had come to an agreement on Imran's hair before it was cut.

His new haircut causes continuity issues for Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys Imran Khan's shooting schedule will now depend on his hair. The actor is currently working on two films '' Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys and Danish Aslam's Break Ke Baad.

In fact, he has just one song left to shoot for Punit, but he recently got a trendy haircut for Break Ke Baad. The haircut has changed his look and made it much different than what it was in I Hate Luv Storys.

So Punit and the film's producer Karan Johar have to wait for Imran's hair to grow back so they can shoot the last song. Imran will be shooting for Break Ke Baad for another three weeks.

Only after that can he regrow his hair, which will take another couple of weeks. However, Punit and Karan are not upset by the development.

According to Kunal Kohli, who is producing Danish's film, both sides had come to an agreement on Imran's hair before it was cut. His new haircut causes continuity issues for Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys Imran Khan's shooting schedule will now depend on his hair.

The actor is currently working on two films '' Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys and Danish Aslam's Break Ke Baad. In fact, he has just one song left to shoot for Punit, but he recently got a trendy haircut for Break Ke Baad.

The haircut has changed his look and made it much different than what it was in I Hate Luv Storys. So Punit and the film's producer Karan Johar have to wait for Imran's hair to grow back so they can shoot the last song.

Imran will be shooting for Break Ke Baad for another three weeks. Only after that can he regrow his hair, which will take another couple of weeks.

However, Punit and Karan are not upset by the development. According to Kunal Kohli, who is producing Danish's film, both sides had come to an agreement on Imran's hair before it was cut.

His new haircut causes continuity issues for Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys Imran Khan's shooting schedule will now depend on his hair. The actor is currently working on two films '' Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys and Danish Aslam's Break Ke Baad.

In fact, he has just one song left to shoot for Punit, but he recently got a trendy haircut for Break Ke Baad. The haircut has changed his look and made it much different than what it was in I Hate Luv Storys.

So Punit and the film's producer Karan Johar have to wait for Imran's hair to grow back so they can shoot the last song. Imran will be shooting for Break Ke Baad for another three weeks.

Only after that can he regrow his hair, which will take another couple of weeks. However, Punit and Karan are not upset by the development.

According to Kunal Kohli, who is producing Danish's film, both sides had come to an agreement on Imran's hair before it was cut (less)

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but then I realised he was taken and I don’t get into other people’s territory,” she added. Her hero, however, who always wished somebody would cast them together after seeing Sonam in Saawariya, said dismissively, “Sonam has the habit of gushing whereas I’m always to the point.

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but she’s pretty.” IHLS has already changed their on screen images.

Imran’s now the new sex symbol of Bollywood and Sonam’s more than the traditional Indian girl we knew from her earlier films. He’s not buying that image.

“I am what my family thinks I am..

. and they don’t think I’m sexy,” said Imran.

But Sonam defends her co-star, “I think he is. In fact, Imran is gorgeous.

But, I think, John Abraham has a better butt..

. Imran’s other qualities make up for it, he’s humble and sincere and takes criticism in his stride.

” Imran is not impressed. He wouldn’t mind working with Sonam again but the next heroine he would like to romance is Kareena Kapoor! “And Priyanka, too,” he added.

Check out Imran Khan’s homepage (less)

Punit is good friends with his I Hate Luv Storys heroine Sonam Kapoor. In the past the two were often seen sharing popcorn and enjoying a film outing.

However, since Sonam is now poised for big things, it is alleged that her well-wishers want her to concentrate on her career and give all her other friendships (that with Punit included) a back seat (less)

I believe I have stripped more than the girls in the film, " Imran told reports here Monday at DT Cinemas in DLF Promenade, where he was present along with co-star Sonam Kapoor and director Punit Malhotra, to promote the film. "I Hate Luv Storys" is about two people, who are completely opposite when it comes to romance.

While Jay (Imran) doesn't believe in love, Simran (Sonam) swears by it and has a very Bollywood idea of the emotion. It is set for release July 2.

Dodging rumours of any cold war between him and actor Ranbir Kapoor, Imran said: "I don't think actors should be compared. Every actor looks different and performs differently, everyone has their own strength and weaknesses and are good in their own way.

" Imran and Sonam were greeted with much fanfare at the mall. They joyfully interacted with their fans and even shook a leg together for the title song of "I Hate Luv Storys" for their audience (less)

Manish Malhotra too came to support nephew Punit, who makes his directorial debut with I Hate Luv Storys. Sammir Dattani watched his on screen performance with his girlfriend.

Music directors Salim and Suleiman also attended the screening. I Hate Luv Storys releases on July 2.

Karan Johar held a special screening of his latest production I Hate Luv Storys for his close friends from the industry at a suburban theatre. Those who attended included Raveena Tandon and Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder.

Karan escorted mom Hiroo, Imran Khan came with Avantika, while Samir Soni escorted fiancee Neelam.??The Kapoors turned up in full force to support Sonam.

Dad Anil Kapoor, uncle Sanjay Kapoor and aunt Maheep were all smiles during the screening. Manish Malhotra too came to support nephew Punit, who makes his directorial debut with I Hate Luv Storys.

Sammir Dattani watched his on screen performance with his girlfriend. Music directors Salim and Suleiman also attended the screening.

??I Hate Luv Storys releases on July 2. Karan Johar held a special screening of his latest production I Hate Luv Storys for his close friends from the industry at a suburban theatre.

Those who attended included Raveena Tandon and Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder. Karan escorted mom Hiroo, Imran Khan came with Avantika, while Samir Soni escorted fiancee Neelam.

??The Kapoors turned up in full force to support Sonam. Dad Anil Kapoor, uncle Sanjay Kapoor and aunt Maheep were all smiles during the screening.

Manish Malhotra too came to support nephew Punit, who makes his directorial debut with I Hate Luv Storys. Sammir Dattani watched his on screen performance with his girlfriend.

Music directors Salim and Suleiman also attended the screening.??I Hate Luv Storys releases on July 2.

Karan Johar held a special screening of his latest production I Hate Luv Storys for his close friends from the industry at a suburban theatre. Those who attended included Raveena Tandon and Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder.

Karan escorted mom Hiroo, Imran Khan came with Avantika, while Samir Soni escorted fiancee Neelam.??The Kapoors turned up in full force to support Sonam.

Dad Anil Kapoor, uncle Sanjay Kapoor and aunt Maheep were all smiles during the screening. Manish Malhotra too came to support nephew Punit, who makes his directorial debut with I Hate Luv Storys.

Sammir Dattani watched his on screen performance with his girlfriend. Music directors Salim and Suleiman also attended the screening.

??I Hate Luv Storys releases on July 2 (less)

A source informs that the actor kept the cast and crew on their toes during the shoot of Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys. Recently Imran put up pictures of Break Ke Baad director Danish Aslam sleeping and relaxing in Mauritius and titled them 'hard working director!' Tee hee.

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"Karan is very particular about the look. The character I play is a kind of womaniser so he wanted to have that sexy edge.

He said at any point the clothes should fit me in a certain way and I should have the look of a guy who is effortlessly sexy," Imran said in an interview from Mauritius, where he is shooting for "Break Ke Baad". "He told me that I'll really have to work on my body to get that desired look.

So, long before I started the film, I started training for that. I changed my diet, my workout pattern, everything.

" Releasing July 2, 'I Hate Luv Storys' is Punit Malhotra's directorial debut that will see Imran romancing Sonam Kapoor on screen. Unlike his colleagues, the 27-year-old is not so keen on going to the gym.

"I hate the gym. I find the gym damn boring so I opted for functional training.

When I was half-way into the film, I did intensive workouts. I was working out twice a day.

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I was doing pilates (high end yoga) in the morning and functional training in the evening. "And for about a month and a half, I was living on steamed fish, steamed vegetables and brown rice.

I avoided everything - no oil, no spices, nothing of the good stuff," added the self-confessed foodie. Considering its youth appeal, 'I Hate Luv Storys' looks similar to 'Jaane Tu'' But Imran doesn't agree.

"The tone and treatment of this one is very different from 'Jaane Tu'' This is a little glamorous and toned up movie." Speaking fondly of his co-star, he said: "Sonam and I hit it off really well right from the beginning.

We were doing rehearsals together and we really started to know each other. Our style of working was quite similar.

Professionally, she complimented me and I complimented her very well." (less)

5 crore in the domestic circuit in the first three days of its release and hero Imran Khan says he is surprised by the "grand opening" it has got. "I feel honestly very surprised with the numbers.

I had told (director) Punit Malhotra that it's a very good film and I was quite confident with the way it was promoted, but I didn't expect such a opening," Imran told IANS over the telephone. "I Hate Luv Storys" is a rom-com where Imran plays a bit of a womaniser and also stars Sonam Kapoor.

Asked if he thought it was wise to release the film after "Kites" and "Raavan", he said: "I think everything went in our favour. There are the things you can't plan for and everything happened by good fortune.

" Imran has signed a film with producer-director Karan Johar and it was rumoured that he would be romancing Kareena Kapoor in the movie. "See, I have signed another film with Karan, but until he announces it I can't talk anything about it," Imran said.

Imran is also wrapping up director Kunal Kohli's "Break Ke Baad", in which he will be seen opposite Deepika Padukone. "It's a romantic and coming of age film.

It's of a multiple genre," the young actor said, unwilling to disclose anything more about the film. Speculation was also rife that Imran may tie the knot with his girlfriend Avantika Malik in January 2011, but he denied it, saying that he would be shooting during that period.

"Actually in January, I will be shooting for Karan's film," he said. Check out Imran Khan’s homepage (less)

"I decided let's go the other way. Quite a few seasoned directors offered me films.

When you work with Sanjay Bhansali ( Saawariya ) and Rakeysh Mehra ( Delhi 6 ), the audience expects so much from you. Both the films were big budget films," Sonam said.

"I think films don't fail, budgets fail. For example Saawariya broke even, but it was neither a hit nor a flop.

Had it been made in say Rs.15 crore or less, it would have been a hit.

So I thought let me try doing films of lesser budget." After debuting with Bhansali's Saawariya (2007) and then doing another seasoned director Mehra's Delhi-6 , Sonam had to convince herself to work with first-time director Punit Malhotra in I Hate Luv Storys , which also stars Imran Khan in the male lead.

"When Punit came to me, I thought he is such a good-looking guy, he should be into acting, why he is directing. When I saw that he has written the script and dialogue all by himself, I thought this guy has something in him.

When he was speaking about the characters, he was very specific about what he wants," she said. "I found that he has worked as assistant director for 10 years.

He knows the technical elements and he has his own point of view. I thought he is not a bad guy to work with.

I also wanted to work with Imran and we both were his first choice," she added. In three years Sonam has had just two releases.

Asked about it, she said: "I believe in quality and I believe if you don't saturate yourself you can't be creative." I Hate Luv Storys is a romance saga.

It revolves around two people who are completely opposite when it comes to finding true love. While Imran's character Jay doesn't believe in love, Simran, played by Sonam, swears by it and is quite filmy when it comes to love.

Sonam has no qualms in accepting that her actor father Anil Kapoor's reputation in the industry has helped. "I have my dad's experience behind me.

I am his daughter not son; so there is not much comparison. People have too much respect for him and he holds a good reputation.

So people think that an apple can't fall too far from the tree, and she may be good as her father and I get work. I have no qualms in accepting that it's all because of my dad," said Sonam.

She says that both her parents are her guiding force. "My parents are very honest in showing me my shortfalls.

They have always guided me on what to do and what not to do. They told me not to get into the rat race because there you need to do lots of manipulation.

And I am keeping up with that. My dad is very proud of me.

" After I Hate Luv Storys , Sonam will be seen in her home production Aisha and Pankaj Kapoor's Mausam (less)

. Ya Jaane Na but Imran Khan is busy shooting for Break Ke Baad.

And the during the ���break��� he gets, the actor agrees to get chatty on his forthcoming film, I Hate Luv Storys. For one known to be choosy about roles, it can be assumed that there had to be something ���Kidnap���ping in the venture for Imran to give his nod to the same.

The actor approvingly says, ���Punit���s (Malhotra) irreverent treatment of the subject drew him to the film. He has a wicked sense of humour and this is what translates into my character and also the project.

��� But surprisingly, Imran had ���some issues��� when he first met the debutant film-maker. ���Punit reworked the script and the second time he came to me, I liked it.

In fact, the changed script had a lot more of an irreverent kind of humour,��� reveals Imran. Can it then be taken that Imran is vocal about his opinions during such meetings? ���That is something I decide when I meet a person and figure out how open he/she is.

Luckily, for me, I have worked with open-minded and secure people. As an actor, when a director tells me I didn���t do well, I can���t be upset.

The same holds true for a director too,��� reasons Imran. And what about apprehensions when getting on board a fresher���s project? ���Well, you are kind of venturing into the unknown.

So, you go by your gut feeling. I meet almost anyone who calls me up and it is then that you take a call,��� clarifies the actor, adding that the ���best part��� of the IHLS experience was that he enjoyed working with a young team.

���With like-minded people, there is a lot of enthusiasm on the sets. You get a fresher���s perspective on a topic.

Look at films like RDB, Dil Chahta Hai, Luck By Chance or Wake Up Sid. They have been made by new guys.

That���s why you get an insider���s perspective into a topic rather than an outsider���s view,��� Imran thoughtfully points out. He also points out to the kind of fun that he had on the sets, sometimes at the cost of co-star Sonam Kapoor.

���I think the interaction between Sonam and me off the sets have more or less got translated on-screen. In fact, Punit and I used to rag her quite a bit.

Punit likes to crack jokes in front of a person without him/her being aware of it,��� Imran relives those moments. Jokes apart, one wonders how much of a romantic Imran is in real life.

More so, when he is all set to tie the knot with girlfriend Avantika. ���I am not much of a romantic,��� Imran insists, adding, ���Classic gestures of romance, to me, are trivial.

They are nothing more than a mere show. Real love is something when at some point, you decide that the other person���s happiness is more important to you.

��� Now that sure makes sense, eh? And sensibly enough, the actor disagrees to the adage that love is blind. ���Infatuation is blind,��� he corrects.

So for a person much in love, how would he want his love story to be scripted? ���I don���t really know,��� says the actor, reasoning, ���Real life is not as cinematic. It doesn���t have the obstacles and dramas of a film.

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After debuting with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Saawariya and following it up with Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra���s Delhi 6, one wonders why this lovely lass chose to work with debutant filmmaker Punit Malhotra. The thing that attracted me most to the film was the script.

Punit was eager to have me on board and I always wanted to work with Karan (Johar). Plus, it was thrilling to be paired with Imran.

I think we look fantastic together on screen,she explains. After a much talked about debut , one thought that the Kapoor beti would go on a signing spree.

But so far, the actor has just two films that hit screens, while her contemporaries have raced ahead in terms of number of movies. Is she being cautious after her debut debacle? Being my father���s daughter the one important thing I learnt is how to move ahead in life and not ponder over the past, says Sonam adding, It was a sorry situation that things didn���t work out, but I���m a positive person who likes to move on.

So what���s the reason behind her taking things slow on the filmi front? I don���t remember sitting home because ever since Saawariya released, I���ve been working,she explains. Yes, my contemporaries have had more films releasing, but to be honest, I don���t like over-working myself.

For an actor it���s important to sit back and think as to what you want to do next. I want to be an actor for the rest of my life even when I���m married with kids so I���m going to do it at my own pace.

With the race to be crowned queen bee getting hotter, doesn���t it hamper her chances? Not at all. Because I don���t consider myself to be in the rat race, she says confidently.

This year Sonam has two releases IHLS and her home production Aisha. And the mere mention of Aisha adds excitement to her voice.

It���s a film close to my heart. In fact in real life, I identify myself more with Aisha.

And a large part of it is because my personal style has reflected in the film,says the clothes horse who swears on collecting vintage outfits. It���s a hobby.

Each garment has a story and since I���m fascinated by history and people, it all fits!Hailing from a film family, one expects Sonam to know her cinema. And she does not disappoint.

As kids, my mother always kept us away from the filmi environment. In fact, I was in boarding school for 15 years.

But thanks to my naani, I was sucked into the world of cinema after I watched Bandini and Sujata. That���s when I knew I wanted to be part of films, maybe a director or script-writer.

But fate had other plans, she says. So do her parents influence her filmi decisions ? I would be a fool not to ask dad and mom for advice.

They give me their views but ultimately it���s my decision. Not really set in her filmi ways, as she would like to say, Sonam does not upset herself with rumours of link-ups.

It began with Ranbir Kapoor in her first film and Cyrus Sahukar in the second. Now it���s Punit���s turn.

I don���t really care. Come on, I���m a young girl and I���m allowed to have my share of link-ups.

It���s not like I���m a nun, she says. Dad would get upset initially because in his days things were different, but now he is cool.

He���s taught me how to be a professional and that takes care of most rumours. Apart from Imran, Shahid and Abhay, Sonam���s also paired with Akshay Kumar in a forthcoming film.

Who you are paired with does not matter. In future I���d like to work with SRK, Aamir and Salman too, she says as a parting shot.

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Punit wanted the girls to be all flirty with Imran, who is supposed to be tipsy in the song. The?? actor wasn't pleased with this suggestion and asked the director to mellow down the steps.

?? The song features Imran, Bruna Abdullah, Sonam Kapoor and Sammir Dattani. Shot on the beach, all the actors were required the actors to let their hair down and have a good time.

When Punit instructed Imran to hold the girls close and get flirty, he objected. Even choreographer Bosco tried to convince the actor that it went with the flavour of the song but the actor wasn't convinced.

A source from the sets adds, "Punit got Imran drunk during the shoot as his character is required to be in good spirits. He made a really stiff drink for him and by the end of the shoot, Imran was slurring.

" The director confirms, "Imran was sceptical about dancing closely with some girls. He kept asking if I could do away with it.

" About getting his lead actor high, he says, "I somehow managed to get Imran quite drunk during the shoot. Both Imran and Bruna were to have drinks, but I put more alcohol in Imran's drink and by the end of the night, he was actually slurring.

" So did he get the shots he needed? "Well, I can say that I got the footage I required. I think I am an expert at getting work done by hook or crook.

" I Hate Luv Storys is complete except for some patch work. "We plan to release the first promo some time mid May.

I am quite excited for everyone to listen to the music. Vishal and Shekhar have done an amazing job," concludes Malhotra.

Do away with it The song features Imran, Bruna Abdullah, Sonam Kapoor and Sammir Dattani. Shot on the beach, all the actors were required the actors to let their hair down and have a good time.

When Punit instructed Imran to hold the girls close and get flirty, he objected. Even choreographer Bosco tried to convince the actor that it went with the flavour of the song but the actor wasn't convinced.

A source from the sets adds, "Punit got Imran drunk during the shoot as his character is required to be in good spirits. He made a really stiff drink for him and by the end of the shoot, Imran was slurring.

" Imran Khan had to 'suffer' the brunt of his director Punit Malhotra's 'creative instincts' while shooting for I Hate Luv Storys in Goa. The team was filming a club song on the beaches of Goa with a bunch of good-looking guys and girls.

Punit wanted the girls to be all flirty with Imran, who is supposed to be tipsy in the song. The?? actor wasn't pleased with this suggestion and asked the director to mellow down the steps.

?? The song features Imran, Bruna Abdullah, Sonam Kapoor and Sammir Dattani. Shot on the beach, all the actors were required the actors to let their hair down and have a good time.

When Punit instructed Imran to hold the girls close and get flirty, he objected. Even choreographer Bosco tried to convince the actor that it went with the flavour of the song but the actor wasn't convinced.

A source from the sets adds, "Punit got Imran drunk during the shoot as his character is required to be in good spirits. He made a really stiff drink for him and by the end of the shoot, Imran was slurring.

" The director confirms, "Imran was sceptical about dancing closely with some girls. He kept asking if I could do away with it.

" About getting his lead actor high, he says, "I somehow managed to get Imran quite drunk during the shoot. Both Imran and Bruna were to have drinks, but I put more alcohol in Imran's drink and by the end of the night, he was actually slurring.

" So did he get the shots he needed? "Well, I can say that I got the footage I required. I think I am an expert at getting work done by hook or crook.

" I Hate Luv Storys is complete except for some patch work. "We plan to release the first promo some time mid May.

I am quite excited for everyone to listen to the music. Vishal and Shekhar have done an amazing job," concludes Malhotra.

The director confirms, "Imran was sceptical about dancing closely with some girls. He kept asking if I could do away with it.

" About getting his lead actor high, he says, "I somehow managed to get Imran quite drunk during the shoot. Both Imran and Bruna were to have drinks, but I put more alcohol in Imran's drink and by the end of the night, he was actually slurring.

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In the August issue of Men's Health, Dharma Production's new blue-eyed boy shows off his torso and abs. During the making of I Hate Luv Storys, Malhotra would take off his shirt each time he was happy with a shot.

And though he has lost muscle before the release of the film, the IHLS director plans to get back to the gym and pack on some serious pounds. Manish Malhotra's nephew definitely knows how to enjoy himself behind and in front of the camera.

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Imran Khan plays his assistant and Sonam Kapoor a production designer. Their interactions with the director, played by Samir Soni, have been based on how Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam interacted with Sanjay during the making of Black, when they were his assistants, and Saawariya, where they were the main leads.

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When she got close enough, she caught his hands and started shaking them. Imran reciprocated with a smile, but the fan just refused to let go of his hands.

Finally, Imran's bodyguards swung into action and tried to pull the fan away. The angry lady bit into Imran's hand to stop being pulled away.

Imran screamed in pain, but the lady would just not let go even as the guards pulled her away. The guards finally freed Imran who was shocked at the incident.

I Hate Luv Storys also stars Sonam Kapoor and releases this Friday, July 2. Courtesy: Mid-Day.

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"Karan is very particular about the look. The character I play is a kind of womaniser so he wanted to have that sexy edge.

He said at any point the clothes should fit me in a certain way and I should have the look of a guy who is effortlessly sexy," Imran told IANS in a telephonic interview from Mauritius, where he is shooting for "Break Ke Baad". "He told me that I'll really have to work on my body to get that desired look.

So, long before I started the film, I started training for that. I changed my diet, my workout pattern, everything.

" Releasing July 2, "I Hate Luv Storys" is Punit Malhotra's directorial debut that will see Imran romancing Sonam Kapoor on screen. Unlike his colleagues, the 27-year-old is not so keen on going to the gym.

"I hate the gym. I find the gym damn boring so I opted for functional training.

When I was half-way into the film, I did intensive workouts. I was working out twice a day.

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I was doing pilates (high end yoga) in the morning and functional training in the evening. "And for about a month and a half, I was living on steamed fish, steamed vegetables and brown rice.

I avoided everything - no oil, no spices, nothing of the good stuff," added the self-confessed foodie. Imran struck gold with his debut movie "Jaane Tu .

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Ya Jaane Na" in 2008. However, he couldn't repeat the same success story with "Kidnap" and "Luck".

Considering its youth appeal, "I Hate Luv Storys" looks similar to "Jaane Tu ..

. " But Imran doesn't agree.

"The tone and treatment of this one is very different from 'Jaane Tu ..

. ' This is a little glamorous and toned up movie.

" Speaking fondly of his co-star, he said: "Sonam and I hit it off really well right from the beginning. We were doing rehearsals together and we really started to know each other.

Our style of working was quite similar. Professionally, she complimented me and I complimented her very well.

" The story revolves around Jay and Simran, who are complete opposites when it comes to romance. While Jay doesn't believe in love, Simran swears by it and is quite filmy when it comes to love.

In the film, both of them work for a well-known director who specialises in grand romantic potboilers. Imran says it was a conscious decision to do ths light-hearted film.

"When I came out of shooting 'Luck', I was really sick of action, thrill and darkness and I wanted to do something that was really light and fun. I was actually looking for a script like that and this one was apt as the entire tone was very irreverent.

So on any given day and moment of time, we were doing things that were really cheeky and really fun." The actor was also tipped as the next gay icon when pictures from the movie's photo shoot appeared for the first time.

" "I am not really sure where that came from and how it came but who cares? If people like me, better..

. if people like the film, all the better.

" "I Hate..

." takes pot shots at Karan Johar's own romance films.

Imran said: "The kind of movies the director (in the movie) makes is inspired from Karan - how Karan makes grand movies on a grand scale, but the character is not actually based on any one director. "We have taken a public image of how people perceive directors and we make fun of that.

The idea is not to make a caricature or spoof or anything. That is not the intent.

Our intent was always to make a fun, romantic comedy." Imran's other future projects include his uncle Aamir Khan's home production "Delhi Belly" (less)

Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor got cosy at Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. The actors were shooting a romantic love song for Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys.

Sources reveal the song has Imran romancing Sonam and getting intimate with her. Recently a video of the song leaked on the net.

It shows Imran dressed in a lime green shirt getting close to Sonam in a blue dress. Punit recently wrapped up the shoot of the film in Mumbai and is now busy with postproduction work.

An all-out romantic drama, the film has Imran Khan paired opposite Bruna Abdallah and Sonam opposite Sammir Dattani.Check the video out here: Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor got cosy at Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand.

The actors were shooting a romantic love song for Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys. Sources reveal the song has Imran romancing Sonam and getting intimate with her.

Recently a video of the song leaked on the net. It shows Imran dressed in a lime green shirt getting close to Sonam in a blue dress.

Punit recently wrapped up the shoot of the film in Mumbai and is now busy with postproduction work. An all-out romantic drama, the film has Imran Khan paired opposite Bruna Abdallah and Sonam opposite Sammir Dattani.

Check the video out here: Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor got cosy at Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. The actors were shooting a romantic love song for Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys.

Sources reveal the song has Imran romancing Sonam and getting intimate with her. Recently a video of the song leaked on the net.

It shows Imran dressed in a lime green shirt getting close to Sonam in a blue dress. Punit recently wrapped up the shoot of the film in Mumbai and is now busy with postproduction work.

An all-out romantic drama, the film has Imran Khan paired opposite Bruna Abdallah and Sonam opposite Sammir Dattani.Check the video out here: Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor got cosy at Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand.

The actors were shooting a romantic love song for Punit Malhotra's I Hate Luv Storys. Sources reveal the song has Imran romancing Sonam and getting intimate with her.

Recently a video of the song leaked on the net. It shows Imran dressed in a lime green shirt getting close to Sonam in a blue dress.

Punit recently wrapped up the shoot of the film in Mumbai and is now busy with postproduction work. An all-out romantic drama, the film has Imran Khan paired opposite Bruna Abdallah and Sonam opposite Sammir Dattani.

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