How Ash, Katrina had the last laugh
Still, Cruise played against type masterfully, compelling Rice to take back her words. Apparently, she couldn't have asked for a better actor to play Lestat.
Case 2: A lot of hue and cry was made over Casino Royale's producers' decision to sign on Daniel Craig to step into the shoes of Agent 007. Everybody thought he was too 'bland' to play James Bond. Once Casino Royale hit the screens, it went on to do phenomenal business worldwide as well as earned critical and public acclaim for Craig's nifty, nuanced portrayal of the beloved British agent.
In both these cases, the actors had the last laugh and proved how vacuous hasty judgments and overconfident presumptions can be.
Back in Bollywood as well, there are quite a few instances of our celebrities having the last laugh. Read on:
Advantage Katrina!
Nothing succeeds like success. Katrina Kaif knows this only too well.
With practically all her films hitting jackpot at the box-office, her star value has shot up big time. It's certainly reflecting in the promotion of her upcoming offerings as well. Like in the case of Subhash Ghai's ambitious Yuvvraaj, which features Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Zayed Khan, the first round of posters only have Katrina plastered over them. And she's not even playing the title role.
The funny thing is when Yuvvraaj was launched, a lot of tongues wagged about how Katrina had bagged the role mainly because of her proximity to Salman. Wonder what they have to say about this?
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Bootyilicious Bipasha!
The hard work was for all to see in her sexy avatar for No Entry. Presently, no one can stop raving about Bipasha's hot, hour-glass figure, flaunted to sizzling effect in films like Dhoom 2, Race and Bachna Ae Haseeno.
Getting old with Ash
If she was hurt she didn't show. Neither did she go on the offensive. Instead, Ash signed on two films with the Krrish hero and let their jaw-dropping chemistry in films like Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar prove a point.
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Himesh bhai's bumper dhamaka!
Amidst a butt of countless jokes and sniggers made by both audience and industry folks, Reshammiya went ahead and made an over-the-top romance, Aap Kaa Surroor -- The Real Luv Story. Bad reviews aside, fan power helped Aap Kaa Surroor take a bumper opening.
Ramu Ki Aag-Part Duex!
The abysmal response to RGV Ki Aag or Darling, however, didn't crush his confidence nor send him into voluntary retirement.
Instead of mulling over failure, he got back on the sets with the Bachchans-vehicle, Sarkar Raj and low-budget horror, Phoonk. Both films (which might have sequels) made money as well as restored some faith in former fans and cynical reviewers.
Big B: The Voice of India
Ironically, it's the same legendary baritone that has not only been adored and aped by numerous admirers and fans but also provided majestic voiceovers for both National and International projects like Bawarchi, Ghulami, Lagaan, Parineeta and March of the Penguins.
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