Noted actress Shabana Azmi has been diagnosed with swine flu during a routine check-up for cough and cold. She is recuperating in the hospital.
However, she is using the time for productive pursuits. "Rarely, do I get a chance to lie back and introspect. This is an enforced break for me," said Shabana.
"I have not been in contact with any swine whatsoever. But I am in hospital recovering fast," she said.
I know that these days, when I hear a story and read the character that I would perform, I go a bit deeper into it, I try to connect with the mind of my character, and there is certain nuance I look for."
He is glad to be a part of an era when talent is recognised -- a fact validated with his consecutive hits in the year gone by.
Actress Manisha Koirala says she is sure that actor-director Rakesh Roshan, who is diagnosed with early stage cancer, will come out as a winner.
Actress Alia Bhatt considers upcoming superstars of Hindi cinema Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor as superb human beings and outstanding actors.
Kangana was interacting with the media at the music launch of "Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi", along with film's music composer Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Acclaimed filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar, who celebrated his 45th birthday on Wednesday, teased the audience by saying he would soon make an official announcement about his forthcoming project.