Bollywood stars who appeared in music videos before films

Music videos have launched a thousand stars. From Deepika Padukone to Riya Sen, meet the actors who started their careers on a musical note before Bollywood came calling

How often do you find yourself humming to a tune from an indie music album? It might be rare to do so today, but if you are a ’90s kid, you probably still cherish the memory of listening to Palash Sen and his band’s euphoric tunes.

There was also pop singer Alisha Chinai’s Made in India, which set the nation’s collective pulse soaring. The bestselling album was noteworthy for reasons other than the money it raked in and its anthemic tunes. It also, very memorably, introduced Milind Soman.

Vidya Balan (above) recently featured in a music video on women’s rights. File Pic

Last week, Vidya Balan featured in a music video about women’s rights, but she is hardly the first actor to do so. A-listers Deepika Padukone and Malaika Arora Khan have all acted in music videos, before Bollywood came calling.

We take a trip down memory lane by recalling Bollywood celebrities’ memorable appearances in music videos.

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Naomi Campbell guilty of eye-scratch

The super-model given 6-month prison sentence for scratching eye of paparazzo

Naomi Campbell, 45, has been convicted in a 2009 paparazzo assault case and given six months suspended prison sentence by a Sicilian court. The model’s attorney Guido Carlo Alleva said that they would appeal the ruling, but refused to say more citing the ongoing legal process, an online entertainment daily reported.

According to reports, the incident had occurred when the photographer, Gaetano Di Giovanni, was clicking her with then-boyfriend and Russian billionaire Vladimir Doronin. Campbell hit the photographer with her purse and ended up scratching his eye.

Though Campbell’s attorneys had settled the matter and the photographer had withdrawn the charges, prosecutor Francesco Massara had ordered the trial to go ahead in public interest due to the intensity of the charges.\

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Beyonce Knowles suffers wardrobe malfunction

New York: Singer Beyonce Knowles suffered a rare wardrobe mishap as she got caught out by a gust of wind.


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She was stepping out of a car as she made her way to the Hamptons when a sudden gust of wind caused a shirt tied around her waist to lift up and expose her bottom, reports mirror.co.uk.

The 'Bootylicious' hitmaker remained composed as she pulled down her top and continued to make her way across the heliport.

Beyonce showed off her legs in what appeared to be a black leotard and nude fishnet tights.

Some wedged trainers accentuated her lengthy pins and she kept her look casual with a denim jacket.

The 'Single ladies' singer was making her way to the Hamptons with her husband Jay Z and their three-year-old daughter Blue Ivy.

Jason Statham sells Hollywood home for USD 9.2 million

Los Angeles: Actor Jason Statham and his girlfriend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have sold their Hollywood Hills home for USD 9.2 million just weeks after putting it on the market.


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The 48-year-old star and the 28-year-old model bought the estate, which sits on half an acre above Runyon Canyon Park, from actor Ben Stiller for a reported USD 7.325 million in 2011, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The house also boasts eight bathrooms, two dining rooms and a cinema.

Huntington-Whiteley said that she and Statham are thinking about starting a family together, but aren't sure where to raise their children.

"Having a family is something I think about for sure, and whether I'd live here in America or in England. But it's not always as simple as that. I have no idea what will happen, but it'll be interesting to find out, right? And nothing will be perfect, I'm sure," she said.

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Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez heading for divorce?

Los Angeles: 'X-Men' actress Halle Berry is reportedly planning to finalize divorce with husband Olivier Martinez.

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The 48-year-old "Monster's Ball" star sparked the rumours after she was spotted without her wedding ring when stepping out in Los Angeles with her son Maceo during the weekend, reported Aceshowbiz.

"It seems Halle and Olivier have finally hit the end of the road. They've weathered a lot of ups and downs in their relationship - but recently, Olivier has been completely MIA!" a family friend said.

The 49-year-old, French actor's scandalous temper is allegedly the reason for the rift between the couple.

"Halle is telling pals she worries that Olivier's runaway temper could put her kids at risk. They've just been delaying the inevitable split," the insider said.

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Taylor Swift meets her godson

Los Angeles: Singer Taylor Swift met her godson and best friend Jaime King's newborn baby for the first time.


Taylor Swift. Pic/Santa Banta 

The "Bad blood" hitmaker had her first cuddles with King's two-week-old son Leo Thames on Tuesday and then she took to Instagram to post pictures of the moment, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The smitten godmother can be seen gazing lovingly at Leo whilst King looked on and smiled.

She captioned the photograph: "Meeting my boy."

Her friend also shared the same image and wrote: "My loves meet. Baby boy Leo Thames and his God Mother = Bliss. (sic)"

Swift, 25, then shared a photograph of the baby's hands curled around her finger. Referencing the lyrics to her song "Never grow up", she wrote: "Your little hand's wrapped around my finger and it's so quiet in the world tonight."

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Patralekha to star in Vikram Bhatt's next film 'Love Games'?

Vikram Bhatt puts 'Murder 4' on the backburner, works out a 'twisted and sexy' script for his next film

Directors Vikram Bhatt has decided to put his next film in the 'Murder' franchise on hold as his mentor, Mahesh Bhatt, felt it was not feasible post the debacle of his last venture, 'Mr X'. He now plans to begin shooting for another film with a fresh story as well as star cast.

Patralekha will star in Vikram Bhatt’s next

A source says, "Vikram had another script in hand and after discussing it with the Bhatts, got a nod. The film will go on floors on August 9 in Cape Town. He has decided to call it 'Love Games', a title that he had reserved for 'Murder 4'. It will star Patralekha, Tara Alisha Berry and mark the debut of model Gaurav Arora, who is rumoured to be dating Kriti Sanon."

Confirming the development, Bhatt says, "That narrative was going to be for 'Murder 4', which seemed tired, worn out and fatigued at the moment. So, Vikram pulled out another script from the enormous work he has been doing all this while, which is a captivating story of the times we live in. The film shows the physical passion and also connects to the heart so it touches lust and peaks of love. The shooting will start in Cape Town."

Stating that the casting couldn’t have been better, he adds: "Vikram, after the humiliating defeat of 'Mr X', has got a new DNA. I see a new beginning for him," adds Bhatt.

While Patralekha says she is looking forward to the shoot, Vikram says, "I am excited because it's something I have never done. (It is) Twisted and sexy."

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