Revealed: Salman, DP and Ranbir`s so far concealed common secret

They are known for their looks. So actors ensure they have a healthy yet hearty meal. hitlist finds out what do stars eat while shooting

Bollywood is an extremely competitive industry where stars always have to look their best. While shooting, most stars prefer homemade food. From Salman Khan's favourite chicken curry to Aamir Khan's small meals every two hours or Hrithik Roshan's organic foodstuff, every star keeps a close tab on their calorie intake. hitlist peeks into the lunchbox of stars...

Salman Khan

He loves chicken, egg whites and fish in his lunchbox. He avoids sugar and processed food. Salads and pulses are his sources of carbohydrates. He believes in working out with an emphasis on eating well.

John Abraham
He is a big fan of snacking, but ensures that the snacks are simple and healthy. When it comes to lunch, he eats like a common man. Instead of having expensive meals, he prefers chapatis, lentil soup or dal and boiled spinach. On the other hand, his breakfast includes a big glass of fresh juice, six egg whites, slices of buttered toast and 10 almonds.

Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor prefers homecooked food

He loves home-cooked food. His breakfast includes egg whites and a glass of vegetable juice which is made from different vegetables every day. He prefers normal Indian food and his lunchbox includes dal, roti, sabzi and a bowl of curd for lunch.

Hrithik Roshan

He always keeps a check on the intake of oily and fried food. He loves to eat fresh fruits and vegetables and prefers to have six to seven small meals a day. The actor prefers sweet potato, brown rice, chicken and drinks lots of water.

Of Quirks and Beliefs: Bollywood and its idiosyncracies

We dig out some funny, bizarre and unbelievable ideas that stars hold close to their hearts....

Most of us hold on to some superstition and Bollywood is no exception. If anything, stardom comes with its own fears and insecurities, leaving celebs at the mercy of lucky charms and superstitious beliefs.

Tinseltown residents visiting temples and dargahs to seek blessings of the divine for their films' success are a common phenomenon now, as is changing the spelling of one's name. hitlist shares some interesting quirks and superstitions practised by famous stars..

Amitabh Bachchan

Quirk/superstition: Big B wears two watches on the same wrist and carries three cell phones. What's more, he doesn't watch cricket matches live. The star believes that doing so leads to the team's loss.

Friends No More: All is not well between KJo and Kareena?

With Hrithik Roshan opting out of Shuddhi, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone might step in their shoes

Rumours about 'Shuddhi' getting shelved and Deepika Padukone replacing Kareena Kapoor Khan in the film have been doing the rounds for a while now. First, there was talk about Kareena being unsure about doing this Karan Johar film opposite Hrithik Roshan due to date issues.

The actress also said that she would take a call on her involvement upon being approached again by the makers. Then came an announcement by Karan Johar who made it clear that he is looking for a new leading lady and does not want to keep Kareena waiting anymore.



The latest news in this saga is actor Hrithik Roshan's press statement where he has declared his exit from the project. `Karan Malhotra and I have decided to unite in the most ambitious way post Shuddhi. For now, I cannot allow a vision like 'Shuddhi' to stagnate any further. I had the finest experience an actor can have working with Karan in Agneepath and I'm sure both my dear Karans (Malhotra and Johar) are going to go beyond with this one! 'Shuddhi' remains a part of me in spirit and I am sure it will be a landmark in our cinema. I wish them all the best!` read his statement.


It may be pointed out here that post his surgery, Hrithik has been busy shooting for 'Bang Bang' and has not allotted any dates for Karan Malhotra's film. This in turn resulted in the film's delay.

According to sources, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone have now been approached to star in the film.

Friends No More: All is not well between KJo and Kareena?

With Hrithik Roshan opting out of Shuddhi, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone might step in their shoes

Rumours about 'Shuddhi' getting shelved and Deepika Padukone replacing Kareena Kapoor Khan in the film have been doing the rounds for a while now. First, there was talk about Kareena being unsure about doing this Karan Johar film opposite Hrithik Roshan due to date issues.

The actress also said that she would take a call on her involvement upon being approached again by the makers. Then came an announcement by Karan Johar who made it clear that he is looking for a new leading lady and does not want to keep Kareena waiting anymore.



The latest news in this saga is actor Hrithik Roshan's press statement where he has declared his exit from the project. `Karan Malhotra and I have decided to unite in the most ambitious way post Shuddhi. For now, I cannot allow a vision like 'Shuddhi' to stagnate any further. I had the finest experience an actor can have working with Karan in Agneepath and I'm sure both my dear Karans (Malhotra and Johar) are going to go beyond with this one! 'Shuddhi' remains a part of me in spirit and I am sure it will be a landmark in our cinema. I wish them all the best!` read his statement.


It may be pointed out here that post his surgery, Hrithik has been busy shooting for 'Bang Bang' and has not allotted any dates for Karan Malhotra's film. This in turn resulted in the film's delay.

According to sources, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone have now been approached to star in the film.

Title Clash: Bollywood films with names similar to Hollywood films

'Love Story'
Bollywood film: A film directed by Rajendra Kumar and Rahul Rawail (uncredited), this marked the debut of actors Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit. The film tells the love story of a boy and girl whose parents were ex-lovers. The film made Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit overnight stars and was released in 1981.



Hollywood film: This was a romantic drama written by Eric Segal, who also authored the best-selling novel of the same name. The film was directed by Arthur Hiller and starred Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw. The film also had a sequel, titled Oliver's Story.

'Rockstar'
Bollywood film: Directed by Imtiaz Ali, this Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri starrer released in 2011. It told the tragic love story of a man who chases his dream of becoming a rockstar.


Hollywood film: An American comedy drama directed by Stephen Herek in 2001, this film starred Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. Inspired by the real-life story of Tim Ripper Owens - a singer in Judas Priest tribute band who was chosen to replace Rob Halford - the film tells the story of tribute band singer, Chris.

'Citylights'

Bollywood film: An official adaptation of British crime drama Metro Manila - that was also Britain's official entry to the Oscars in the Foreign Language category in ?? - this film will be directed by Hansal Mehta. It will star Rajkumar Rao and is slated to release in May.


Hollywood film: Considered to be the 11th greatest American film of all time, this film was made in 1931 and is a romantic comedy that has been written-directed by Charlie Chaplin. The film revolves around the Chaplin's misadventures as he falls in love with a blind girl and develops friendship with an alcoholic.

'Wanted'
Bollywood film: The film was made in 2009 and was directed by Prabhu Deva. It started Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia. A film that fared exceedingly well at the box office, it told the story of a man who kills people for money.


Hollywood film: This 2008 film was directed by Timur Bekmambetov and starred Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy. The plot features a police officer, who finds out that he is the son of a professional assassin and thus possesses similar traits and tendencies.

Title Clash: Bollywood films with names similar to Hollywood films

'Love Story'
Bollywood film: A film directed by Rajendra Kumar and Rahul Rawail (uncredited), this marked the debut of actors Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit. The film tells the love story of a boy and girl whose parents were ex-lovers. The film made Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit overnight stars and was released in 1981.



Hollywood film: This was a romantic drama written by Eric Segal, who also authored the best-selling novel of the same name. The film was directed by Arthur Hiller and starred Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw. The film also had a sequel, titled Oliver's Story.

'Rockstar'
Bollywood film: Directed by Imtiaz Ali, this Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri starrer released in 2011. It told the tragic love story of a man who chases his dream of becoming a rockstar.


Hollywood film: An American comedy drama directed by Stephen Herek in 2001, this film starred Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. Inspired by the real-life story of Tim Ripper Owens - a singer in Judas Priest tribute band who was chosen to replace Rob Halford - the film tells the story of tribute band singer, Chris.

'Citylights'

Bollywood film: An official adaptation of British crime drama Metro Manila - that was also Britain's official entry to the Oscars in the Foreign Language category in ?? - this film will be directed by Hansal Mehta. It will star Rajkumar Rao and is slated to release in May.


Hollywood film: Considered to be the 11th greatest American film of all time, this film was made in 1931 and is a romantic comedy that has been written-directed by Charlie Chaplin. The film revolves around the Chaplin's misadventures as he falls in love with a blind girl and develops friendship with an alcoholic.

'Wanted'
Bollywood film: The film was made in 2009 and was directed by Prabhu Deva. It started Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia. A film that fared exceedingly well at the box office, it told the story of a man who kills people for money.


Hollywood film: This 2008 film was directed by Timur Bekmambetov and starred Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy. The plot features a police officer, who finds out that he is the son of a professional assassin and thus possesses similar traits and tendencies.

Pyaar Ke Side Effect: Equations between former lovers of B-Town

In the modern world, relationships are as fickle as they come. Actors are together or not in their personal lives, work has to go on. HitList analyses a few of those equations.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif
The two split in 2009 after apparently Katrina started dating Ranbir during the making of Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani. But the two remain cordial with each other. Salman Khan performed with her in an item numbers for Tees Maar Khan before working with her again in Ek Tha Tiger. She is known to visit the actor's place regularly. Though chances of the two coming together for a film seem slim, it may be noted that Salman and Katrina's film Yuvraj had tanked at the box office.

John Abraham and Bipasha Basu


Their eight-year relationship ended on a bitter note. Though John hasn't spoken about her for a while now, Bipasha has often hinted at the actor having caused the split. When the two were together, the couple was also approached by product companies for endorsements. Since their split, they haven't worked together.. There were recent reports that Bipasha was considered for a cameo in Shootout at Wadala but was dropped as John was against her being cast in the film. She was eventually replaced by Sunny Leone in the film.

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone

The two worked together in Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani (YJHD) and they will pair up again in Imtiaz Ali's next film that goes on the floors in June this year. The actors were seeing each other during the shoot for Bachna Ae Haseeno and initially the film did average business at the box office. Then came their split and the release of YJHD, which was a resounding success. The two are now open to working with each other and are good friends too.

Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja

This couple may no longer be together but the two are on talking terms. When the first look of Harman's film Dishikyaoon was recently launched, Priyanka Chopra sent out a tweet congratulating the actor, and wishing him good luck. It may be recalled that Priyanka and Harman dated each other for more than a year and worked together in two films: Love Story 2050 and What's Your Rashee? Clearly, the two have moved on.

Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh

They started dating each other during the making of the film, Band Baaja Baarat. The two were cast opposite each other in Maneesh Sharma's second film, Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. The two apparently split after the actor expressed his displeasure over Anushka's friendship with another actor. But the two will star together in Zoya Akhtar's next film. Ranveer Singh has reportedly said that he is looking forward to working again with Anushka. He even has given her the credit for making him a better actor.

Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor
It took them a decade to finally come together again in Karan Malhotra's film Shuddhi. Kareena has been eager to start work on the film but the shoot has been delayed due to Hrithik's ill-health and his separation from wife Sussanne. The two last worked together in Sooraj Barjatya's film, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon. This 2003 film failed to make a mark at the BO. After that due to personal issues, they didn't work with each other.

Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra

Though neither of them have confirmed or denied their relationship, rumour mills have been buzzing with news about their romance. Recently when Karan Johar quizzed PC on his show about Shahid Kapoor, she replied saying, `Gandi Baat.` It is said that they broke up during the making of Teri Meri Kahani and theirs was a cordial split. We wonder if the two will come together in Vishal Bhardwaj's Kaminey2.

Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor

It is being said that their split was an acrimonious one and things don't seem to have improved between the two. Grapevine has it that the actress and the actor had a showdown during rehearsals for an award function. The two, who dated for more than two years, went separate ways during the making of Jab We Met. Interestingly, their films - 36 China Town, Chup Chup Ke and Fida -- failed to work magic at the box office.

Blast from the past
Madhubala and Dilip Kumar: Dilip Kumar and Madhubala worked together in four films. The two stars broke up just before the making of Mughal E Azam and despite their differences, they went on to act in films such as Tarana, Sangdil and Amar.

Rekha and Vinod Mehra: Rekha and Vinod Mehra starting seeing each other during the making of the film Elaan in 1971. The two were said to be married but the actress denied this. The two came together after their split in Manik Chatterji's film, Ghar that was very well-received by the audiences.

Pyaar Ke Side Effect: Equations between former lovers of B-Town

In the modern world, relationships are as fickle as they come. Actors are together or not in their personal lives, work has to go on. HitList analyses a few of those equations.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif
The two split in 2009 after apparently Katrina started dating Ranbir during the making of Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani. But the two remain cordial with each other. Salman Khan performed with her in an item numbers for Tees Maar Khan before working with her again in Ek Tha Tiger. She is known to visit the actor's place regularly. Though chances of the two coming together for a film seem slim, it may be noted that Salman and Katrina's film Yuvraj had tanked at the box office.

John Abraham and Bipasha Basu


Their eight-year relationship ended on a bitter note. Though John hasn't spoken about her for a while now, Bipasha has often hinted at the actor having caused the split. When the two were together, the couple was also approached by product companies for endorsements. Since their split, they haven't worked together.. There were recent reports that Bipasha was considered for a cameo in Shootout at Wadala but was dropped as John was against her being cast in the film. She was eventually replaced by Sunny Leone in the film.

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone

The two worked together in Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani (YJHD) and they will pair up again in Imtiaz Ali's next film that goes on the floors in June this year. The actors were seeing each other during the shoot for Bachna Ae Haseeno and initially the film did average business at the box office. Then came their split and the release of YJHD, which was a resounding success. The two are now open to working with each other and are good friends too.

Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja

This couple may no longer be together but the two are on talking terms. When the first look of Harman's film Dishikyaoon was recently launched, Priyanka Chopra sent out a tweet congratulating the actor, and wishing him good luck. It may be recalled that Priyanka and Harman dated each other for more than a year and worked together in two films: Love Story 2050 and What's Your Rashee? Clearly, the two have moved on.

Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh

They started dating each other during the making of the film, Band Baaja Baarat. The two were cast opposite each other in Maneesh Sharma's second film, Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl. The two apparently split after the actor expressed his displeasure over Anushka's friendship with another actor. But the two will star together in Zoya Akhtar's next film. Ranveer Singh has reportedly said that he is looking forward to working again with Anushka. He even has given her the credit for making him a better actor.

Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor
It took them a decade to finally come together again in Karan Malhotra's film Shuddhi. Kareena has been eager to start work on the film but the shoot has been delayed due to Hrithik's ill-health and his separation from wife Sussanne. The two last worked together in Sooraj Barjatya's film, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon. This 2003 film failed to make a mark at the BO. After that due to personal issues, they didn't work with each other.

Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra

Though neither of them have confirmed or denied their relationship, rumour mills have been buzzing with news about their romance. Recently when Karan Johar quizzed PC on his show about Shahid Kapoor, she replied saying, `Gandi Baat.` It is said that they broke up during the making of Teri Meri Kahani and theirs was a cordial split. We wonder if the two will come together in Vishal Bhardwaj's Kaminey2.

Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor

It is being said that their split was an acrimonious one and things don't seem to have improved between the two. Grapevine has it that the actress and the actor had a showdown during rehearsals for an award function. The two, who dated for more than two years, went separate ways during the making of Jab We Met. Interestingly, their films - 36 China Town, Chup Chup Ke and Fida -- failed to work magic at the box office.

Blast from the past
Madhubala and Dilip Kumar: Dilip Kumar and Madhubala worked together in four films. The two stars broke up just before the making of Mughal E Azam and despite their differences, they went on to act in films such as Tarana, Sangdil and Amar.

Rekha and Vinod Mehra: Rekha and Vinod Mehra starting seeing each other during the making of the film Elaan in 1971. The two were said to be married but the actress denied this. The two came together after their split in Manik Chatterji's film, Ghar that was very well-received by the audiences.