[Grapevine] Boolywood News for May 18,2000

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Headlines:
Hrithik look-alike: Pepsi's Tarun
Mother Moon shone on this planet
Sushmita Sen:The “Exclusive “ is now Rare!
Sandeep Chowta: Wanting to be Well Connected.
Govinda: Big Demands!

Hrithik look-alike: Pepsi's Tarun
Papa Roshan is very angry. Beta Roshan is dashing off letters to one and 
all. Prahlad Kakkar is issuing statements denying any foul play. Whatever be 
the reasons and the rumblings of the Pepsi-Coke war, circa 2000, one thing 
is clear: It has made a hero out of an unlikely character-the 
much-talked-about Hrithik Roshan lookalike.
Yes, Tarun Khanna is Dilli's contribution to the no-holds-barred advertising 
melee. So, is Khanna really a lookalike of Hrithik the Heartthrob? Both are 
the nursery-rhyme perfect Mother's Pets --- with a fair complexion, dimples 
and grey eyes. What's more, their profile too seems to match. So, does he 
like the lookalike tag? "I hate it," says Khanna, who also boasts of a hunky 
frame like the Kaho Na... star. "I am nobody's lookalike. Hrithik Roshan has 
his own personality and I have my own," remarks Khanna.
About his sudden entry into the Cola limelight, he says, "During the 
audition, I did not know which Cola commercial I had auditioned for. In 
fact, till I landed in Mumbai, I did not know that Shah Rukh Khan was to 
star in the commercial." So, can one state that Khanna did not know about 
the ad's spoofy-edge which has a beautiful girl rejecting a Hrithik clone 
for Shah Rukh? Sounding much like Kakkar's mouthpiece, he says, "The ad is 
not a spoof on anyone. I play a hunk out to impress a girl, who is, 
obviously, not impressed by me and prefers Mr Khan."
Incidentally, this is not the first Pepsi commercial Khanna has done. A 
product of the Khalsa College, Khanna got into modelling eight months ago. 
And in such a short span, he has already done over 50 campaigns, including 
five television commercials --- the Pepsi commercial for the promotion of 
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Pringles, Four Square, Airtel, Maruti and 
Titan.
But isn't this moment of glory --- despite being reflected --- godsend? "I 
think I have been lucky," admits Khanna, "It is not easy to get work, 
especially television commercials sitting in Delhi. My latest Pepsi ad has 
been well appreciated."
Lastly, has the Hrithik No 2 met the Hrithik No 1? "No. But I want to meet 
him. He is God's gift to the dying film industry," says Khanna. Are you 
listening, Pa Roshan? Baba Roshan?

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Mother Moon shone on this planet
Moon Moon Sen and daughter Riya Sen spent this Mother's Day (May 14th) in a 
novel way. They chose to mingle with the celebrity gazers at Planet M and 
share aspects of their relationship with the crowd. Riya talked about how 
supportive mumsy is and how she is, above all, a great friend. Other moms 
were delighted when their kids won prizes for them in impromptu talent 
contests.
What better way to cement an already strong bond than by public 
demonstrations of affection and declarations of love like this!

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Sushmita Sen:The “Exclusive “ is now Rare!
Yes, so India's done it again. Produced another winning beauty, that the 
world …sorry Universe can't ignore. We're talking about Ms. India- Universe 
2000, Lara Dutta. And while this country celebrates yet again the beauty of 
its female populace, we wonder what the reaction of ex-Ms.Universe, Sushmita 
is going to be? Considering how she'd always talked about the Ms. World tag 
being the oft-won title, the Ms. Universe prize seemed a rather elusive and 
exclusive one, which only she'd appropriated in recent times. Now, with that 
exclusivity gone we wonder what Ms. Sensational is gonna do. Ask ex Ms. 
World Aishwarya? Maybe.

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Sandeep Chowta: Wanting to be Well Connected.
Talk about wanting to be with it! If there's anyone singing technology tunes 
at the moment it has to be young music composer, Sandeep Chowtha. 
Apparently, he's realized very early about the power and reach of the 
Internet as a medium. In fact so clued in the music director about this 
business, we hear his PR guys have been working hard trying to arrange live 
chats with any and every film and music web site springing up. And why not? 
With the music release of his newest movie Jungle, directed by Ram Gopal 
Varma, Sandeep 's hoping his music reaches shores far and beyond. What 
better way to do it than via the web. Smart kid Sandeep!. We sure believe 
you're well - connected now!

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Govinda: Big Demands!
It's old news now that the Internet business is one burgeoning industry in 
India right now. And the newest star to grow aware of this technology spin 
is our very own Hero No1, Govinda. Apparently the dancing hero has begun to 
ask for phenomenal sums of money from film sites wanting to feature this 
idol of the masses. Initially it was money charged off television channels 
for making an appearance, now we guess it is the turn of the Web. Well, Chi 
Chi getting pricey helps but only for so long, We hear, this incredible 
entertainer has been turning down quiet a number of sites refusing to comply 
with his demands. Now, now Chi Chi dear, don't be penny wise and pound, 
foolish. While getting the big bucks might be important, getting an 
international audience closer to you we, guess would help more. You've won 
over the hearts of almost every Indian within this nation. How about warming 
up to an NRI audience too!

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