Okay, we've heard of actors doing something in real life to prepare for the reel character better. However, when Gul Panag learnt that she would have to smoke for Prakash Jha Productions' Turning 30, she decided to get smart about it. The lissome lass, who is strictly against lighting up in real life, at first vehemently told debutant director Alankrita Shrivastava to make that change in her character, reveals my… more

The Ayodhya verdict has been hailed as a "mature" decision by Bollywood celebrities who have urged their fans to maintain peace. The Indian film fraternity which had earlier made a passionate appeal to the people to exercise restraint and maintain calm, gave the ruling a thumbs up. Oscar nominated director of films like Bandit Queen and Elizabeth, Shekhar Kapur gave his opinion on Twitter writing, "Mature handling by courts."Other A-listers… more

There are some who have hired publicists to brag about the charity they do while some choose never to talk about it.Some use their Twitter accounts to spread awareness while others quietly donate a few lakhs to an orphanage - we are talking about celebrities who are making a difference to a thousand lives."I have tied up with UNICEF in terms of educating young girls in India and also feel… more

When musicians and actors come together for a cause, how can it go unnoticed? Same was the case when Prince Singhal organised a concert at a bar recently, for a CADD (Community Against Drunken Driving) initiative - the launch of a 45-day long ' Delhi 4 Responsible Drinking Campaign' to coincide with the Commonwealth Games, 2010. Prince, who was been working for this cause for a decade, was quite enthusiastic… more

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By the time you finish reading this, Gul Panag will be in Russia, busy watching a film at the Russian Film Festival. "I am a jury member this year," she told us before leaving for the festival, which started yesterday and will go on till September 18. Gul turned 30 recently and that too while shooting for "Turning 30". "A turning 30 syndrome plagues only the city-women, for in other… more

Former beauty queen and actress Gul Panag is on the jury of the Kazan International Muslim Film Festival to be held in Russia."Off to Russia to be on the jury of the Kazan International Film Festival. Looking forward," Gul confirmed on her Twitter page.The sixth edition of the film fest is being held from 15-19 September.American actor Adrien Brody, Egypt film star Elham Shakhin, and Iranian film director Shakhriyar Bakhrani… more

The former Miss India and actress, Gul Panag subscribes to the idea that one has to have a loftier purpose in life.This glamorous celebrity is also an activist, a lesser-known side of her that is coming to the fore only now. Gul is the founder-member of an NGO that works towards the betterment of the underprivileged.Gul divulges, "I run ‘The Col. Shamsher Singh Foundation' set up early this year in… more

Gul Panag's Bike RidingGul Panag: I think it's great to be back. I like the belief that Maxim is more than just a magazine about sexuality and sensuality, really, and that there's lots of interesting stuff out there that attracts different kinds of men. Yes, I think it's great to be back in a magazine like this.M: Oh, fantastic! So tell me, since you've last been here you've expanded your… more

It's a well known fact that a good hair day can turn our mood from drab to fab. And though everyone has highs and lows in the hair department, we present to you Bollywood divas with all lengths of hair. Here's some tress talk that'll show you how to wear your hair like the stars.Go Pixie like Mandira and GulTwo women who absolutely rock pixie hair are Mandira Bedi and… more