Celina Jaitly is one poised actress who doesn't let anything flummox her. But recently a compliment from super actor Anupam Kher completely stunned her — so much, that for a few seconds she was stumped for words. In a chat with HiTLIST the actress talks about the words of admiration from Kher, her forthcoming films and her single status. Read on.
You have that after-compliment glow.
Take a bow: Celina Jaitly
It was in the lobby of the hotel where we were staying in South Africa. And I bumped into Anupam Kher, he complimented me for my performance in Shaka Laka Boom Boom where I play a hotshot media baroness.
What were Kher's exact words?
He told me 'you have done a fabulous job and performed for the first time on screen!'
And your reaction was?
I didn't know what to say, as he is a national award winner. It took a few minutes to sink in. But for me it's the biggest compliment I have received till now considering he has done a fabulous job himself.
Who was more fun to work with Bobby Deol or Upen Patel?
Hey, please don't get me into this kind of balancing act. I enjoyed working with both.
Subhash Ghai's reaction after watching you in Apna Sapna…
Two months ago, he messaged me saying — 'Your song looks great. You have done a good job and full justice to Sania Badnam', the character I play in the film.
There were a lot of pranks being played during the shooting for Apna Sapna….
Giving credit where it's due: Anupam Kher
I was so involved in the film that I did not think of any pranks or didn't even notice what the other actors were up to. I was busy with my voice modulation and trying to show Sangeeth (Sivan) sir how I would do my next scene or line. But Koena as well as the whole unit including the other stars were fantastic.
Your future projects?
Vikram Bhatt's Red. Watch out for me in that.
Have you got over your break up with Sean Teague?
I am fine now but I'd rather not get into further details, but thanks for asking. I am a die-hard romantic. To me, love means true bonding and companionship. And yes, I know that one day I will
truly settle down with my true love.
What's on your most wanted list?
Great roles supported by awesome directors and love from fans!
Pyaar with PR?
Is Tanujaa V Mehra the new woman in Shiney Ahuja's life? It is learnt that the actor and Tanujaa, a media manager for several Bollywood stars, are seeing each other. 
According to the buzz, though Tanujaa's interaction with Shiney began when she started doing his media management some months ago, it went on to become something special.
Says a source, "There is definitely something brewing between them. Tanujaa is his media manager, too. But there is obviously more to this star-PR relationship. Both have been spotted together at various places and from the looks of it, it was definitely not a PR-star meeting!" The duo was recently spotted getting cosy in Goa too. Shiney is known to have a special fondness for the women he works with, especially older, mature women."
Limited interaction
When asked about Shiney and her, Tanujaa was taken aback. "Where did you hear this? Just because whosoever calls him nowadays and he puts them on to me, does not mean anything. I am looking after his work only."
Tanujaa goes on to stress that she has barely met Shiney two to three times. "I have met him at an ad shoot and during the media interactions for Woh Lamhe and Gangster," she claims.
Starry list
Incidentally, Tanujaa is manager, media communications, at Carving Dreams — a Andheri-based celebrity management outfit which handles several Bollywood stars and stage shows. On their list are actors like Saif Ali Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Lara Dutta and Isha Sharvani among
others.
Biwi aur Bollywood
Shiney's long-distance marriage of many years has always been an object of speculation with constant buzz about his link-ups. In the past, Shiney has mentioned that Anu works in an American company and is posted in New York, and sometimes Chennai, preferring to be kept away from Bollywood.
Far, far away
Tanujaa, who earlier did PR in her individual capacity for Preity Zinta, has been in media management for over a decade. "I started doing PR with Tips," says Tanujaa, who is single. "I stay so far-off — in Ambernath — and it's only work for me," says Tanujaa. "It is me and my two dogs, I am a big dog lover."
She adds, "I value my work and in all these years I have never been in such a situation," affirms Tanujaa.
Linking factor
Shiney, who is shooting in Goa, went on the offensive. "I completely deny this story. Why are such accusations being levelled against me? You are insulting me by even asking me this. Next, I will be linked with I don't know whom. It's like linking me with my mother. Tanujaa is my PR so she has to be spotted with me. I am having an affair with Angelina Jolie, so don't spoil it," he says wryly.
No pics please
When asked for her photograph, Tanujaa says, "There is nothing what you would imagine me to be. When you meet me, you will realise it. I am a bespectacled woman."
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