LOOKING AHEAD: Sarath Kumar

YOUNG AT HEART!   It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that supreme star Sarath Kumar still exudes the same boyish charm  and energy that he possessed three decades ago when he was crowned Mr Madras. " I just keep thinking about new ideas and work round- the- clock. I don't burden my heart thinking about unnecessary issues," begings Sarath, who recently celebrated his birthday.     The actor is quite excited about the year ahead. "I have Vidiyal, Christian, Brothers (aMalayalam project with Mohanlal) and a Kannada project in my kitty," he says.     Looks like its payback time for Sarath as he isplanning to construct a new building for the Nadigar Sangam, for which he is the president, "I'm what I am because of cinema. So, it's time for me to do something in return. We will soon start receiving permanent revenue for the sangam too."     With his daughter Varalaxme also joining the tinsel town, is Sarath going to play daddy dearest by gukding her to choose her film projects? "Varalaxmi is immensely talented and she can find herway in the industry. i don't think she needs my backing to come out with flying colour. she has seen me evolving as an actor and will learn from my mistakes."       so, how does Sarath manage to juggle his film and political career with such effortless case? "The credit goes to technology, It has made our lives easier and a lot of work is getting done in no time. Also, I have learnt not to get bogged down by failures. Every time I face a setback, I try to rise like a phoenix be it in cinema or politics. After all, life is a gamble. The higher the risk, the better the outcome."       Prod Sarath if there's a possibility of him and his actress wife Radhika teaming up to do a film soon and he replies pat, "If a good subject comes up, why not? In fact, we are soon coming out with an interesting play."      Finally, quiz Sarath if he had made any resolutions for the year ahead and he says, "I want to strive hard to bring equality among all sections of the society. I hope my dream comes true."

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CAN HE? Amitabh Bachchan and WILL HE? Rajinikanth

CAN AMITABH GET RAJINI TO BLOG?     The big daddy of blogging and networking sites, Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly embarked upon what you may consider mission impossible getting superstar Rajinikanth to air his thaoughts.        Take a look at Big B's recent entry - "Now the micro-blogging brigade wants me to influence Rajinikant to come on the sit!! And some smarties think that I canvas for the brand ambassadorship of this crazy social network. Ha ha!! Fun becomeing."        How far Rajini, whose rare public appearances are punctuated with a big grin and rarely a word, will get to air his moods and thoughts is a big question. And when Big B convinces him to get a life on social networking sites, be sure that Ranini will get so many hits that his site may need 24x7 maintenance.        Who know? Maybe like director Shankar, who kept us posted on Endhiran, rajini may tell us what it was like filming with the Bachchan bahu.

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A ROYAL TREAT: Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali's 'princely' state        Saif ali Khan, who is the Junior Nawab of Pataudi and a prince by birth, got to experiencethe 'princely' bit on an outdoor location as well.                  While shooting for his own production Agent Vinod in Morocco. Saif stayed at a place. Naturally, Saif was also treated like a royal. His own suite was larger than his Mumbai home, and even the meal arrangements for him, Kareena and the unit were absolutely royal. So much so that when the schedule ended, Kareena flew back but Saif stayed on just to9 bask in the royal experience.

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