Howzaat:Emraan hates cricket

There was a time when Emraan Hashmi used to get bored of cricket. So much so that he didn't even have any basic idea about the tournaments in progress or the players in the squad.

Not that the situation has changed dramatically for him even today but the fact is that at the least he has started warming up to the sport, courtesy his role of a bookie in Jannat.

"Frankly, cricket used to bore me. The only matches which I could probably catch for a while were the ones between India and Pakistan and that, too, when they were one day internationals. However, 20-20 is able to catch my attention to some extent," reveals Emraan Hashmi.

"For someone like me who has a short attention span, it is impossible to be sitting in front of a TV for 8 hours and watch 100 overs being bowled. I tend to become quite impatient.

However, with so much glamour and entertainment being a part of the game now, I am considering it all as a masala outing in the offering", quips an amused Hashmi.

Isn't it divine intervention that Jannat is releasing at a time when 20-20 is at its peak?

While all other recent releases are falling like nine pin, Jannat appears to be only film which should keep the box office busy, considering its contemporary theme of cricket and the world of betting and match fixing?

"Of course we never planned it that way when Jannat was being made", Emraan says with an honest tone, "But yes, when it is all working now for us, it couldn't have been better.

We are arriving solo as well which is an added advantage. With films and cricket merging, courtesy 20-20, it should benefit Jannat."

Coming back to 20-20, how does he see it changing the scene of Indian sports?

Hashmi shares his point of view here, "So many people, like me, have already joined the fray while I am sure people, who were diehard one day international followers, have also shown signs of tilting towards the shorter version.

With 20-20 cricket, 50 over match seems like a passé. I think it would be quite difficult for people now to go back to spending their entire day watching cricket." -Joginder Tuteja

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Cricketers are like prostitutes

Wonder who has more reason to feel offended, cricketers or sex workers.

But Mahesh Bhatt's forthcoming film Jannat where Emran Hashmi plays a bookie compares the two professions….and explicitly says cricketers are like prostitutes.

What's more, the censor board saw nothing objectionable on the world's poshest profession being compared with the oldest.

Says a character in Jannat, "Dekhiye Sir. Cricketers aur prostitutes ke beech zyada farq nahin hota. Donon ki jawani khatm to kahani khatm."

In fact producer Mahesh Bhatt is supremely gung-ho about this latest eyebrow-raising tryst with controversy.

"Yes, those are the exact words in Jannat. And what's wrong with that? If you think about it, we're all prostitutes. And at least they deliver what they promise. I'm no different from a prostitute.

I too am a pleasure peddler. And please, I'd rather be a prostitute than a saint," says the eternal celluloid renegade who has earlier whipped up a frenzy of controversies in movies like Arth, Zakham and Woh Lamhe.

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Sonal Chauhan signed by Kumar Mangat for his next

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She is making big waves even before her first release. After signing a three film deal with Vishesh Films, model-turned-actress Sonal Chauhan has signed a film with one of the most prolific producers Kumar Mangat. “Yes, I have signed a film with him but I can't tell you anything more apart from that,” Sonal disclosed to Bollywood Hungama.

Sonal's debut film Jannat is releasing on May16, which also happens to be her birthday. “I'm very anxious but also excited. I hope it's a good birthday gift for me. I'm very positive. It's a great film.” What about a few controversial dialogues in the film? “Nothing has been done intentionally. It's all in good spirit,” Sonal signs off.

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Emraan Hashmi and Sonal Chauhan at Big 92.7 FM Studio

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Sonal Chauhan is all set to make her debut in Bollywood with “Jannat”, which will storm the cinema halls all over India from May 16, 2008. The film stars Emraan Hashmi as its protagonist.

'Sonal Chauhan is an Indian fashion model and actress. She was crowned as the Miss World Tourism 2005 at Miri, Sarawak state of Malaysia.

Sonal had also been a noteworthy former Miss India contestant. Bold and beautiful Sonal Chauhan is the first ever Indian to have claimed Miss World Tourism title. She has been a popular model of Delhi and has appeared in a number of advertisement campaigns in print and electronic media.

Jannat will be a test of Sonal’s acting, but with blend of beauty, simple charm and natural skills she is all set to win this one. Almost all the models and pageant winners dream to head towards Bollywood.

But acting is a tougher job than modeling and only those who understand this criteria, stand a chance in this field.

Sonal has been very popular as a model and her beauty has already cast a spell. Her co-star Emraan Hashmi described her as hard working and talented girl.

Originally hailing from U.P, Jannat would be Sonal’s first stint on the big screen though she has earlier been a part of modeling and advertisement world as well.

After launching Kangana Ranaut, and Mrinalini Sharma, successfully, Sonal Chauhan is the latest launch from the Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt banner Vishesh Films with Jannat. Sonal is very keen on her debut with Jannat and seems in a mood of thanks to the duo.

Sonal loves being in front of camera, no matter whether still or a moving one. She bears an introvert natured personality. She is playing Zoya in Jannat, who is an independent call centre employee. “I play a strong headed girl in the film who is modern and totally gainst crime act.” She added.

Sonal has already impressed Bhatts so much with her acting skills that she has been signed for a three movie deal with Vishesh Films, including “Raaz 2”.

Being a model for two years, having an experience of various ramp shows and print campaigns for big brands like L.G, Reliance CDMA, Hero Honda Passion, Nokia, Hindustan Times, Delhi Times and many more, Sonal is all set to win hearts and praises with her latest venture Jannat in Bollywood

Bhatts have given Sonal a heavenly debut with Jannat, which is being released by Percept Picture Company in India.

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