Unless you have been an avid Bengali film buff, there is a good chance that the name Parambrata Chattopadhyay would need some Googleing. But thanks to Kahaani, this chocolate boy of Bengali filmdom is now a known face and a known name, even among Bollywood aficionados.

Whether it’s battling the rumours of her link-up with Ranveer Singh, which seemingly incurred papa Shatrughan’s displeasure, or shooting for her films Joker and Lootera in between walking the ramp for J.J. Valaya for the label Karmik, Sonakshi Sinha has her hands full. The actress is also soon to head off to Patiala for the shooting of Son Of Sardar. “I’m really looking forward to working with Ajay,” she says.

She may be new to Bollywood, but this Teen Queen needs no introduction. Pretty with a charming smile and a much-talked about debut, British-born Amy Jackson is all set to make India and Bollywood her home. In an exclusive chat, the star of the moment talks about the journey so far.

Adie-hard romantic in real life, Kareena tells things as they are: simple and straight. Currently in the news for her role in two mega films — Agent Vinod and Heroine — the actor talks about the little things that are playing a bigger role in her life.

As a director and actor, Farhan Akhtar is a happy man these days. His last few films, including Don 2, have done reasonably well, critics’ views notwithstanding. He, however, says, “Right now, I have no plans for directing Don 3, although SRK wants me to get going with the next as soon as possible.”

Rajesh Khanna is hale and hearty. The yesteryear superstar has just returned from a good holiday, and with Dimple and family around, seems to be recovering from a recent bout of illness rather well.

It’s set to be one of the biggest weddings of the year, and bride-to-be actress Genelia D’Souza is excited and happy. The reasons are not only personal but professional as well.

Hrithik Roshan, whom the country is waiting to see as Vijay Dinanath Chauhan in Agneepath, is acutely aware of the expectations, and the big shoes he has to fill. Yet, what might put any other actor off balance, seems to have little effect on the star. Hrithik is cool, calm and collected as we sit in his swanky home for a tete-a-tete with the actor who might just emerge as the star of the year.

Vidya Balan: I could celebrate womanhood in Dirty Picture

It has been an eventful year for Sonam Kapoor. She has acted in multi-starrers, been directed by seasoned actor Pankaj Kapur in Mausam, wowed everyone in Cannes and most importantly, according to her, has been called “beautiful” by her childhood crush Tom Cruise.