Freida Pinto Signs Woody Allen Movie!

Gorging on all the limelight brought in by the enormous success of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, hottie Freida Pinto bagged in another cake offered by legendary director Woody Allen. With the success of Slumdog Millionaire, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood movie offers start piling.
Woody, who is in this industry past four decades, has several hits, like ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ to his credit.
As the movie is still in its initial stages, it hasn’t been named as yet. The cameras will start rolling in this summer in London. Frieda co-stars with Anthony Hopkins, Naomi Watts and Josh Brolin. Though Woody Allen has been tight lipped about the movie, it is being described as a romance.

Freida Pinto - The reigning cover girl for March 2009

The tinsel town cannot stop raving about Freida Pinto as present and as the lady still basks in the glory of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ success, there could be no other time more apt for her to make her presence felt through media and print magazines.
So, this March, we will have Freida as the reigning cover girl of almost all the leading magazines. After ‘Vogue’ and ‘Cosmopolitan’, Freida will also be seen as the cover girl of Maxim India March 2009. She has already swept everyone off their feet with her witty answers at ‘The Tonight Show’ hosted by Jay Leno, her flawless sense of style, her portraits in Vanity Fair, and irresistible movie offers from Woody Allen.
The Maxim cover has Freida with a naughty playful look wearing an oversized sweater and six-inch black heels. On the covers of ‘Vogue’ Freida portrays a different style and look with elegant attire, immaculate tresses, dripping jewelery, blood red lipstick and an evocative gaze. That’s what we call versatility!

Freida sizzles in Chanel

All eyes were on Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto as she graced the Chanel Show at the Paris Fashion Week obviously wearing a Chanel dress. Love it?

Freida Pinto outshines Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer

London: Indian actress Freida Pinto was undeniably the belle of the ball as she outshone fellow front row occupants supermodels Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer at the the Chanel show in Paris Fashion Week.

Freida Pinto was the belle of the ball as she outshone Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer at the the Chanel show in Paris Fashion Week.
The 24-year-old Slumdog Millionaire actress was the centre of attention in a white draped cocktail dress with a black layered chain detail and black stilettos, The Daily Mail reported online.
The Mumbai native, had earlier confessed to getting starstruck despite now being a celebrity in her own right, with the stupendous success of her debut film which went on to win eight Academy awards.
Pinto, who has moved to New York to concentrate on her Hollywood career, has already been signed by Woody Allen for his next film where she will star alongside Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas.
Meanwhile, Kate Moss who was accompanied by rocker boyfriend Jamie Hince, was dressed in a black tuxedo-style suit while Schiffer was dressed in a slim skirt and white satin blouse.
Other famous faces in the front row were Lily Allen who wore a pink ruched minidress, and supermodel turned fashion designer Milla Jovovich who also wore a white minidress set off with a orange belt.

Freida Pinto new face of cosmetic giant Estee Lauder

London: Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto is set to be the new face of cosmetic giant Estee Lauder in a deal reportedly worth 200,000 pound.

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Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto is set to be the new face of cosmetic giant Estee Lauder.
The 24-year-old actress will be the first Indian to endorse the product along with superstars Liz Hurley and Gwyneth Paltrow.
The trio are the latest "supemodels" for the world's leading manufacturer in cosmetics, the Sun reported in its online edition.
However, Pinto's spokesman Anirban Das Blah declined to confirm the news before Estee Lauder releases a statement.
Lady luck has been shining on the Indian actress since her small role as Latika in Danny Boyle's multiple Oscar-winning film.
The actress has been touted as the latest fashion icon by international magazine Vogue. Pinto is also doing a film with legendary film director Woody Allen with Hollywood stars Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas.
"We are getting two or three offers every day from national as well as international firms," her spokesman said.

Freida Pinto finds a mentor in Scarlett Johansson

London: Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto has found a new mentor in Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson, her co-star in Woody Allen's next film.

Johansson, star of Lost In Translation, has reportedly taken the 24-year-old actress from Mumbai under her wing.
Johansson, who has worked with Allen three times in her career, most recently in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, which won the Best Actress Oscar for Penelope Cruz, besides Scoop and Match Point, teamed up with Pinto at the Milan Fashion Week, the Daily Mail reported.
Pinto, who shot to international fame with her brief role as Latika in the multiple Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, posed for photographers in a glamorous cream dress at the show.
The actress and Johansson co-star in Allen's as-yet untitled project along with Josh Brolin, Naomi Watts, and Anthony Hopkins.
Pinto, who has appeared on the cover of the Indian editions of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Maxim, is being hailed as the next big thing by international fashion magazines.

Pinto bags role in Woody Allen's film

New York: Indian actress Frieda Pinto is going places post her successful debut in multiple Oscarwinning film Slumdog Millionaire.

The model-turned actress has landed a role legendary filmmaker Woody Allen's next film. The 24-year-old, who played the role of Latika in Boyle's filmwas stunned when the film took home eight honours including the Best Picture and Best Director, BestOriginal Score and Song at the Academy Awards ceremony on Tuesday.
Pinto credits Boyle with helping her to land the role in three-time Oscar winner Allen's film.
"Yes, it's up (begins) in July. So thank you, Danny Boyle, for helping me take off," Pinto told US morning news programme Today.
The actress has become the cynosure of US media with fashion bible Vogue naming her one of the best dressed actresses.

India at the Oscars over the years

Slumdog Millionaire has put India on the global map winning as many as 8 Oscars. Though not an Indian film, since it’s produced by a Hollywood studio, the entire film has been shot in India with an almost Indian cast. That makes India proud of the fact that the country has a lot to reach global frontiers. Slumdog, however, is not India’s first tryst with the Oscars. Many films and film personalities have made it to the Oscar list. All of these films have not necessarily been Indian films with some having an Indian setting and cast like Slumdog. We list down India’s connection with the Academy Awards.

Freida Pinto wants to be known as more than "just a pretty face"

London: Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto wants to be known for her acting skills, rather than " just a pretty face".

In an interview to Hello! magazine, the 24-year-old Mumbai girl said she is determined not to be typecast on account of her looks, and is eager to play challenging roles.
"I don't want to be known as just a pretty face. I loved Charlize Theron in Monster. I want to play parts that are challenging and inspiring," the Telegraph quoted her as saying.
"Slumdog is about destiny, and my personal journey through this film has made me realise the power of destiny.
"Planning doesn't hurt, but it's wonderful to know that sometimes life has bigger plans for you than you had for yourself," she added.
Pinto also revealed that she cried the first time she watched the critically acclaimed film.
"I cried the first time I watched it. It's a very grounded film. I can honestly say it communicates the pulse of this vibrant city," she said.
"Danny has done away with the cliches and shows India developing at a rapid pace.
"The way Mumbai doesn't try to hide its highs or its lows is a vital part of its character. The poor and rich live among each other, and its slums are as much part of it as the beautiful structures that adorn it," she added.

Freida Pinto Break up with Boyfriend, Rohan Antao.

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ star Freida Pinto has dumped her fiance because she wants to concentrate on her career, it has been revealed.
According to friends, the 24-year-old has told Mumbai PR agent Rohan Antao that she could not be with him and be a world-renowned actress at the same time.
Pinto didn’t want to get caught up in the regular routine life just when her career was taking off. So, she decided to call off the engagement, pal said.
During her meteoric rise to stardom, Pinto had kept Rohan a secret from the media.
Pals say that Rohan is ‘devastated’ at losing the girl he thought he was marrying.
“It’s been a terrible time for him. One minute they were getting married, the next it was all over,” News of the World quoted a close friend, as saying.
The couple met at St Xavier’s College, Mumbai, where Freida studied English and Rohan chemistry.
Rohan then became boss of a small PR firm, and last year popped the question while the actress was filming the Oscar-nominated movie.
She posted photos of her engagement party on her Facebook web page but they have now been taken down.
For the last two months, Pinto has been promoting British director Danny Boyle’s flick around the UK and USA—putting a strain on her relationship.
“Freida realised she had been presented with an incredible opportunity but would not be able to make the most of it if she was tied down. She knew that she had to put acting first from now on,” the pal said.
“She and Rohan talked on the phone about finding a way to make it work—but her circumstances had changed so much they knew it wasn’t to be,” the pal added. (ANI)

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Slumdog Millionaire scoops up 4 Golden Globes

Los Angeles: Music maestro AR Rahman made history on Sunday night by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Golden Globe award for the Best Original Music Score for Slumdog Millionaire which also won the Best Film and two other awards.

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Mumbai-based drama Slumdog Millionaire has won four Golden Globes
Directed by British filmmaker Danny Boyle, the rags-to-riches story of a Mumbai slumdweller swept awards in all the four categories it was nominated for, brightening its prospects at the Oscars awards next month.
The film won the Best Director award for Boyle, the Best Music Score for Rahman, Best Screenplay for Simon Beaufoy and also the Best Motion Picture Drama prize.
43-year-old Rahman, who won the prestigious award for his music score 'Jai Ho' in the film, thanked the director and his fellow musicians in Mumbai and Chennai, besides the "billion people from India".
"Unbelievable..! I thought, I would not win, so anyway thanks to the almighty God for bringing me here... Danny Boyle, Fox pictures, all my musicians in Chennai, Mumbai,.. and the billion people from India," the Chennai-based musician said while accepting the award at a star-studded ceremony in Beverly Hills in California.
Shahrukh Khan, who was at the ceremony to represent India, introduced the film to the foreign audience with Slumdog actress Frieda Pinto.
Boyle's film depicts the heart-warming story of an orphan Jamaal, who goes on to win the Indian version of popular game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? to get his love back.
It also stars Bollywood actors Irrfan Khan and Anil Kapoor, who played the host of the game show in the film.
The ceremony also saw Australian actor Heath Ledger being honoured posthumously for his portrayal of the villainous Joker in Batman sequel The Dark Knight.
Ledger became the second actor to win the award posthumous after Peter Finch, who had won the Best Actor award for his film Network in 1976.
British actress Kate Winslet romped home with both the best actress and the best supporting actress awards for her performances in Revolutionary Road and The Reader respectively.
She pipped the likes of Meryl Streep Doubt, Anne Hathaway Rachael Getting Married, Angelina Jolie The Changeling and Kristin Scott-Thomas in best actress category.
Actor Colin Farrell won the Best Actor award for his performance in the film In Bruges.
The award for Best Animated Film went to Wall-E and Israeli film Waltz With Bashir was adjudged the Best Foreign film.
Director Steven Spielberg was presented with the Cecil B DeMille award for lifetime achievement.
Hollywwod superstar Brad Pitt's drama The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon and Doubt failed to get any awards despite being nominated in five categories.
The star-studded event saw the A-listers of Hollywood Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Clint Eastwood, Robert Downey Jr, Sally Hawkins, Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg, Emma Thompson, Sandra Bullock, Beyonce among others.

Slumdog actress Freida Pinto dumps her fiance

London: Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto has dumped her fiance because she wants to concentrate on her career, it has been revealed.

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According to friends, Pinto, 24, has told Mumbai PR agent Rohan Antao that she could not be with him and be a world-renowned actress at the same time.
Pinto did not want to get caught up in routine life just when her career was taking off. So, she decided to call off the engagement, a pal said.
During her meteoric rise to stardom, Pinto had kept Antao a secret from the media.
Pals say Antao is 'devastated' at losing the girl he thought he was marrying. "It's been a terrible time for him. One minute they were getting married, the next it was all over," News of the World quoted a close friend as saying.
The couple met at St Xavier's College, Mumbai, where Pinto read English and Antao, chemistry.
Antao then became boss of a small PR firm. Last year he popped the question while the actress was filming the Oscar-nominated movie.
Pinto had posted photographs of her engagement party on her Facebook web page, but the photos have now been taken down.
For the last two months, Pinto has been promoting British director Danny Boyle's flick around the UK and USA, putting a strain on her relationship.
"Freida realised she had been presented with an incredible opportunity but would not be able to make the most of it if she were tied down. She knew she had to put acting first from now on," the pal said.
"She and Rohan talked on the phone about finding a way to make it work, but her circumstances had changed so much they knew it wasn't to be," the pal said.

Biography

PERSONAL DETAILS :

Born: 18th October. LibraPlace of Birth: Mumbai, India

2007-2008 - SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
Played the female lead in acclaimed British director DANNY BOYLE’s film titled “Slumdog Millionaire” slated for release in 2008/2009.
2006-2007- TV SHOW “FULL CIRCLE”
Anchored the International Travel Show, Full Circle on Zee International Asia Pacific in English, successfully completing 52 episodes.
Explored and vibrantly showcased the distinctive cultures and traditions of various countries like Fiji Islands, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore etc.
Presented an unusual and special feature on the raw beauty and destroyed grandeur of the lost paradise Afghanishtan.
2005–2008 Worked as an Artist/Model with ELITE MODEL MANAGEMENT INDIA
Tv Commercials : India Today , Wrigleys Chewing Gum , Skoda
Magazine Covers : Femina & Femina Girl, FNL
Print Campaigns : De Beers , Hutch , Airtel , Uni Star Mobile , Renaissance , Azeem Khan , E Bay , Khadim Jewellers , Mother Dairy Ice Cream , Antara Spa , Parachute Jasmine Hair Oil (West Bengal only-2005) , International Print Shoot for Jod & Eacute, London , Karishma , Baggit , Visa Card , Femina Girl , Beautiful People , Femina , Verve , Indiawali Brides , New Woman , Gurlz , FNL , BE, Westside.
Shows : Wendell Rodricks for Lakme Fashion Week 2006
Other Achievements : Fashion show for Deepika Gehani , Promo for MTV , Promo for History Channel , Promo for Sahara , Promo for Lemon , Fashion Shoot for Pakistan TV (Rajpurohit Communications) , Live Press Demo for Chanel , Calendar Shoot for Manmeet Bhatti , Promo for NDTV Imagine , Shoot for music video- dil vog