New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Director R. Balakrishnan says that Abhishek Bachchan, who is acting in and also producing “Paa”, is a very relaxed producer and has no hang ups.
“Paa”, in which Amitabh Bachchan plays Abhishek’s son Auro who is suffering from the premature ageing disease progeria, is being produced under the banner AB Corps Ltd.

“Abhishek is a relaxed producer. I wish he produces more films. He is someone with whom you can do what you want. He gives that creative freedom to his director,” Balakrishnan, fondly called Balki told IANS.

“Paa” is slated for a Dec 4 release.

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Emraan Hashmi looking forward to fatherhood

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is going to enter a new phase in his life when his first child arrives early next year and he says that he is eagerly waiting for this new role.

“The baby is due in February. People say it’s a completely different dimension and I am eagerly waiting for this new change. I dont know what it is. But it’s supposedly tough being a dad so let’s see,” said Emraan on a visit to the Capital to promote his film “Tum Mile”.

The actor, who has done films like “Kalyug”, “Murder” and “Jannat”, among others, married long-time girlfriend Parveen Shahani in 2006.

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My parents don’t force moralistic values on me: Ranbir Kapoor

Bollywood hearthrob Ranbir Kapoor says that his parents, yesteryears actors Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, have never given him any tips for his career.

“My parents never gave any tips. They don’t force moralistic values on me. Just growing up in a film family was a lesson in itself because all our conversations revolve around films. My family is very passionate about cinema… growing up in that environment was contagious,” Ranbir told IANS.