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.

`Winning Oscars` not a big deal, feels Vidya

Actress Vidya Balan said here today that she hopes to win an Oscar award. "I have never thought of winning an Oscar.

Rather I never thought I would get the Padma Shri. I think God has been kind to me. I think getting Oscar award is not too far away," Vidya, who is the ambassador of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards, said at a press conference, where she also announced nominations for the award function, scheduled to take place from May 1 to May 11. Vidya said she is with the response her recently released film 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' received.

"People enjoyed the film and it feels good. I hope the film makes a mark. Life has been kind to me. I am happy with the love and appreciation that I have been getting throughout my career. I feel blessed.



I try to do diverse and different roles," she said. When asked if she plans to join politics, Vidya says she had no such plans.

After Effects: With Rs 21 crore in its collection, `SKSE` gets a lukewarm start

Despite a decent opening, 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' fails to maintain momentum

The Farhan Akhtar-Vidya Balan-starrer 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' may have grossed Rs 21 crore at the BO in its first weekend, but trade pundits feel that the audience response was below expectation considering the star-cast.

Trade analyst, Amod Mehra said, `The film did not get an extraordinary opening at the box office but collected around Rs 4.5 crore on the first day. That was decent enough given that the exam period is on. The film has been made on a moderate budget and the content is good for family audience. It is bound to get a good satellite price and looks like it will easily sail through.`

Exhibitor Rajesh Thadani said, `The film's opening was a bit disappointing but business picked up during the weekend. Its collection over Friday, Saturday and Sunday was better than 'Highway' and 'Hasee Toh Phasee', which are also currently running in theatres. The film should collect about Rs 31 crore in the first week.`



Compared to January, the month of February has seen better business at the BO. Referring to the moolah Mehra said, `The industry incurred a loss of nearly Rs 100 crore in January but last month was quite good for exhibitors as well as distributors. All films like 'Gunday', 'Hasee Toh Phasee' and 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' have done decent business. 'Highway' didn't really make money but it earned critical acclaim.`

Rs 100 cr: Loss incurred by the industry in January

Vidya hosts women`s day special `No More Kamzor`

Actress Vidya Balan, who started her innings in showbiz with TV, will be seen back on the small screen for an International Women's Day special.

The "Hum Paanch" actress will be seen as the host of "No More Kamzor", which will talk of women who have struggled and overcome problems.

"The programme that we are doing 'No More Kamzor'...it is for girls of all ages. We started with children and I recited a poem with them. It was just wonderful energy," the 33-year-old said here Monday during the shoot of the show.

Vidya, who was recently seen in "Shaadi Ke Side Effects", says the stories she came across were truly inspiring.



"All the women who came on the show are an example for all of us. We were inspired by them, some stories didn't seem real but they actually faced problems and today they are living their life on their own terms. That is a big thing," Vidya said.

"No More Kamzor" will be aired on Star Plus March 8.

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Breaking: Kapil Sharma to make debut as lead of Y-Films

One of the biggest names on Television, Kapil Sharma has just signed a 3 film contract with Yash Raj Films. He debuts in a film titled 'Bank-Chor' under their Y-Films (Youth Films Division), which previously made the sleeper hit of last year, 'Mere Dad Ki Maruti'. Along with this, Kapil was also signed on to YRF's Talent Management Wing that handles celebrity endorsements & films.

Of being part of Y-films Kapil said, 'It's a privilege to be part of the YRF family, under their Youth Films Studio, Y-Films. The script of the film is most exciting and I've already started working on the nuances of the character. I always love to watch thrillers and 'Bank-Chor' is a thriller comedy, so it could be better. Before entering to comedy, I've done serious theatre for years. Finally with YRF's vision, I'll be able to do this again after a 12 year break and this script has equal scope of comedy. Hope, it will surely surprise my fans.'



'Bank-Chor' is a comic-caper that tells story of 3 morons trying to rob a bank, and pick the worst day possible when everything that can go wrong, and how they're inadvertently caught in the crossfire of cops, industrialists and corrupt netas. 'Bank-Chor' is directed by Bumpy and produced by Ashish Patil and goes on the floors in April this year.

Vidya Balan, Farhan Akhtar Attend Bua's Wedding In Comedy Nights With Kapil

Vidya Balan, Farhan Akhtar Attend Bua's Wedding In Comedy Nights With Kapil

Newsbreak: Finally Kapil`s Bua got her `Dulha`

After all the men that Kapil's Bua has declined, she was searching for her groom eagerly. It seems that her search will be over, b'coz she has finally found her soul mate. Always known as Sundar, Susheel and Miss 22 (Tonty Two) forever now, now it's her chance to become from 1 to 2.

The Bua always wanted to find a Phupha for Kapil. Her knight in shining armor, her Prince Charming is none other than ace comedian Razzak Khan who is portraying as 'Golden Bhai' in the show. He will be seen falling head over heels in love with Bua. Wanting to make her his own, he bribes Kapil so that he approves of the marriage. So from this weekend, Bua will never have to say 'Kaun hai Yeh Aadmi' ever again after this weekend.

Upasana Singh who plays the role of Bua in Comedy Nights with Kapil said, "Finally after rejecting more than hundred boys in the show for marriage. I have finally found my dream man, my prince charming in Golden. He is an amazing actor and a great comedian. It's been an amazing journey on Comedy Nights with all, and everybody has really loved my role. I hope people continue to shower their love even after my marriage."



While describing himself as Bua's dulha, Razzak Khan said, "It's been great to become the part of the show, especially as Pinky's husband Golden. She is hot, sexy and I'm absolutely in awe of her. I feel privileged that she chose me over the rest including actors like Salman, SRK, Akshay Kumar among others.'

Newsbreak: Finally Kapil`s Bua got her `Dulha`

After all the men that Kapil's Bua has declined, she was searching for her groom eagerly. It seems that her search will be over, b'coz she has finally found her soul mate. Always known as Sundar, Susheel and Miss 22 (Tonty Two) forever now, now it's her chance to become from 1 to 2.

The Bua always wanted to find a Phupha for Kapil. Her knight in shining armor, her Prince Charming is none other than ace comedian Razzak Khan who is portraying as 'Golden Bhai' in the show. He will be seen falling head over heels in love with Bua. Wanting to make her his own, he bribes Kapil so that he approves of the marriage. So from this weekend, Bua will never have to say 'Kaun hai Yeh Aadmi' ever again after this weekend.

Upasana Singh who plays the role of Bua in Comedy Nights with Kapil said, "Finally after rejecting more than hundred boys in the show for marriage. I have finally found my dream man, my prince charming in Golden. He is an amazing actor and a great comedian. It's been an amazing journey on Comedy Nights with all, and everybody has really loved my role. I hope people continue to shower their love even after my marriage."



While describing himself as Bua's dulha, Razzak Khan said, "It's been great to become the part of the show, especially as Pinky's husband Golden. She is hot, sexy and I'm absolutely in awe of her. I feel privileged that she chose me over the rest including actors like Salman, SRK, Akshay Kumar among others.'