Melbourne, Feb 25 : Slumdog Millionaire beauty Freida Pinto has blasted rumours suggesting that she is romancing her co-star Dev Patel, branding the 18-year-old actor a "little boy".

When asked if the pair is dating, Freida, 24, said: "No we are not. We''re not dating, no.

When quizzed again, Freida added: "Like I said, the little boy in the film - he''s a kid."

Visionary for Amrutha Mahotsava celebrations V Ravichandran cracks the whip on film stars at the risk of being called Hitler

It's back to school for the film fraternity that's been slogging it out at the rehearsals for their three-hour long performance, planned as part of the industry's 75th year celebrations. Actor-director V Ravichandran, who is in charge of the show, is a perfectionist and a stickler for time. 

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The character actor, a very good dancer in real life, is teaching Naseeruddin Shah's son salsa moves

Naseeruddin Shah's son Imaad can't dance. However, we've learnt that this young actor, who wants to learn some moves, has been secretly taking dancing lessons from none other than Boman Irani. Well, here's a piece of info - Boman is a very good dancer in real life. 

Imaad realized while shooting for Sooni Taraporewala's Little Zizou, which is a Parsi comedy film, that it was Boman who could be a dear friend and mentor when it came to dancing. Boman's character in the movie is that of a fun loving Parsi who loves to do the salsa. 

To lend an authentic feel to Acid Factory, real explosions were triggered off on the streets of the South African city

The streets of Cape Town resembled a battlefield a few days ago. Well, it was not a real battle that was going on, but the shooting of Acid Factory.

Writer-turned-director Suparn Verma reveals that the explosions on the streets in broad daylight on a normal working day were necessary to give an authentic feel to the action sequences. 

He says, "We shot in different locations in Cape Town during the daytime as well as at night. The streets were cleared even on a busy day during the week since we were shooting action sequences involving blasts and explosions. Cape Town certainly wore a deserted look." 

With Vipula Kadri as a mother, it's hardly surprising to see daughters Mana Shetty and Isha Mehra now take up events for 'Save the Children India Foundation'. In fact, the two designer sisters are all set with yet another chapter in Araaish, an exhibition, the proceeds of which will go to the foundation set up by their mother. 

"This foundation is a beautiful legacy that our mother has left behind and we are taking the message forward. The biggest lesson I have learnt from her is compassion. My mother loved her work so much that she never complained and worked tirelessly," reminisces Mana, who will be showing an all new collection at Blue Sea on February 25. 

In our DNA AFTER HRS conversation, the people behind the best parties in Mumbai say that the city's night owls love a good theatrical experience

After Hrs: How do the people who run the city's nightlife unwind? 

Asif Adil: If you ask me, it all depends on my mood. If I am feeling energetic, I go out to a bar and have Johnnie Walker or else, I go for a movie. The best way of course, is to have a candle light dinner. 

After Hrs: How important is it to network at parties?

Ash Chandler: People think that deals are made at parties but that's not true. You meet people, introduce yourselves to them and very few introductions translate into work deals. People just hope that they will get work by attending a party.