NARCISSISM: Self Admiration PART 2

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Hrithik Roshan's diet as he gets into super shape for Zoya Akhtar

12 eggs… everyday. Fish and chicken. And not a drop of alcohol! That incidentally, would amount to Hrithik Roshan’s diet as he gets into super shape for Zoya Akhtar’s ’Running With The Bulls.’

Roshan Jr had piled on the pounds and turned plump for his role of a paraplegic in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ’Guzaarish’. Presently, he’s gotten back into shape and although he’s required to gain five kgs, Hrithik’s opted to gain the weight in terms of muscle mass.

Three hours of rigorous gym training and a strict diet regimen is the plan Roshan Jr. has in place towards his fitness.

The actor, who earlier enjoyed a drink or two, has sworn to abstinence from alcohol to achieve the physique he’s aiming for.

Says Hrithik’s personal trainer, "His carbohydrate intake in the evening ranges from low to almost nil. Results are expected in about two months. Hrithik is a very committed actor and although it’s not very easy, Hrithik will achieve the results that we have in mind."

Anushka Sharma will be serenaded by Akshay Kumar in 'Patiala House'

Confidence could well be her middle name. Anushka Sharma made a remarkable debut with ’Rab Ne Bana De Jodi’, matching acting honours with Shah Rukh Khan, no less! She’s romancing B town hottie Shahid Kapoor in ’Badmaash Company’ and will be serenaded by Akshay Kumar in ’Patiala House’.

"I think that I’ve become much more confident of myself in my second film," says Anushka in a news chat.

Rumours surrounding the Shahid and Anushka bond, have been gathering momentum, though the actress has been swift to deny any romantic link in their friendship.

"I’m too selfish at the moment to be in any relationship," confesses Sharma. "There’s no time for romantic love in my life, because relationships require commitment."

Er, perhaps, Ranveer Singh might like to comment…

Akshay Kumar has been getting an uneasy round of trouble

Is it useless? Not at all. Considering it has Akshay Kumar in it. With a name like ’Faltu’ for his forthcoming flick, producer Vashu Bhagnani has been getting an uneasy round of trouble.

Initially, he’d approached Sanjay Dutt for a pivotal role in ’Faltu’, but SD reportedly turned him down at the last minute.

Much before ’3 Idiots’ soared their stock, R.Madhavan and Sharman Joshi too were approached for cameos in ’Faltu’. While Maddy readily nodded assent, Joshi declined the offer as he only wanted to enact solo leads!

Incidentally, Faltu is the acronym for ’Fakirchand Academy of Law and Technology’… and will showcase Fakirchand, the real life founder of the Academy in a short appearance too.

Choreographer Remo D’souza’s directorial debut is punctuated with delays. Presently, he’s putting the finishing touches to his script at Shimla and the flick is all set to roll from the second week of May.

Apart from Action Kumar, ’Faltu’ will also feature Jackky Bhagnani (stunningly predictable) and Miss India 2009 Pooja Chopra.

NARCISSISM: Self Admiration

"He actually trembles when I talk to him. You'd think he'd never seen a beautiful woman before!" Joan Crawford in QUEEN BEE (1955)