Most Promising New Comers of 2007-2008
Ranbir Kapoor
Shakespeare once said, "What's in a name?" He was cent per cent right, coz' he must have never heard of the Kapoor surname. This is a surname that is worth its weight in gold. Add to that a dash of good looks, a good banner, and a dream debut! If you combine all of that, what you get is Ranbir Kapoor, the much awaited newcomer. Having got his good looks from the ageless father in Rishi and eternal Neetu Singh Kapoor, grandfather Raj Kapoor and a mentor in the perfectionist Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranbir could not have just asked for more! Want more? Well, the present day rockstars Karisma and Kareena are his cousins.
Well, with so much going for him, watch out for the Saawariya, whom we feel resembles the cutie Aamir of QSQT.
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Nikhil Dwivedi
Nikhil Dwivedi's debut film My Name is Anthony Gonsalves, has not yet released, but the man is surely creating a buzz in the industry. Though Nikhil has managed to keep safe distance from the media till the release date of his film comes close, we haven't forgotten that Nikhil is one upcoming debutants. Unlike, other newcomers who generally debut with equally unknown costars, Nikhil is one those courageous actors who will share the screen space with some biggest stars in the industry in his very first film. My Name is Anthony Gonsalves stars Amrita Rao as Nikhil's lady love and the evergreen and simply –refusing- to-age Mithun Chakraborty. The film is directed by E. Niwas and produced by Sahara Motion Pictures, with its scintillating music by none other than Pritam!
Ruslaan Mumtaz
He is what chocolate looks are all about. He also happens to be the son of the veteran character artist Anjana Mumtaz. He got himself trained under the likes of the dance guru Shiamak Davar for months and also acted in theatre. Ruslaan debuted with Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar (MP3). What more can a guy ask for than to have his acting talents certified by none other than Anupam Kher himself! Says Anupam about Ruslaan (whom he has signed for his next film), "He's an ex-student from my acting school, and my proudest product so far. For my second attempt at direction, I needed a face that was sensitive and vulnerable. Ruslaan's confidence level, his dancing and emoting were just right for the character I have in mind." Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar (MP3) did create an impression for this young actor. To what extent this impression will remain an impression or will it turn out to be a depression is what remains to be seen!
Harman Baweja
This man has been the news majorly for reasons moir than one. Topping the list is him being Priyanka Chopra's (alleged) boyfriend. Secondly, he is the son of director Harry Baweja, who has many hit films to his credit. Thirdly, his debut film Love Story 2050, which is taking its sweet time in the making, next comes his uncanny resemblance to Hrithik Roshan. Harman, besides Love Story 2050, also has Victory in his kitty. Hopefully, the forthcoming months will definitely see this brooding young man gain his own identity!
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