By Hindustan Times
It's challenging for celebs to confess certain facts because of their star status. There aren't many of us who would confess to facing sexual harassment, paying bribes and cheating on their girls. We salute their spirit and list out 10 shocking star confessions:
CONFESSION 1: I've faced sexual harassment, says Chitrangada Singh
To prepare for her role in director Sudhir Mishra’s tentatively titled Inkaar, Chitrangada Singh recalls her personal memories of being sexually harassed in ‘aggressive’ north India. The film is ready sexual abuse at workplaces.
“Since I spent most of my growing years in Delhi and Meerut, I'VE had my share of such experiences; a pair were really bad ones too,” says Chitrangada.
CONFESSION 2: OWN was a mistake, feels Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey has revealed that launching OWN - Oprah Winfrey Network, was one giant mistake. The 58-year-old talk show host appeared on CBS This Morning, confessing that she may not have created OWN if she could do all of it over again.
“The idea of constructing a network was something that I WISHED to do. Had I known that it was this difficult, I WOULD have done something else,” TMZ.com quoted her as saying.
“If I knew then what I DO KNOW now, I'D have made different choices. If I were writing a book about it, I MAY call the book 101 Mistakes,” she added.
CONFESSION 3: Yes, I'VE cheated, confesses Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir and Deepika were dating for 2 years before they broke up in November 2009. On the time, it was rumoured that Ranbir had cheated at the actor along with his Rajneeti co-star Katrina Kaif, which ended in their split.
“Yes, I have, out of immaturity, out of inexperience, out of benefiting from certain temptations, out of callousness,” said Ranbir in an interview within the October edition of entertainment glossy Stardust.
“You realise it now, whilst you grow up and also you value it more — why be in a relationship, why be committed to someone whilst you can't be committed? I’ve realised that now. That’s why I don’t need to jump right into a relationship with anybody because ... unless you've a distinct bond, a distinct equation with somebody, somebody who you may be committed to, somebody who can trust you, who you'll respect, there’s no point,” he said.
CONFESSION 4: I'VE cellulite, can't wear a bikini, admits Sonam
Actor Sonam Kapoor, who played a pc hacker in Players, feels that she is yet to reach the body to don a bikini onscreen.
"I wouldn't have the body for bikini. I DO NOT appear to be Bipasha or Deepika Padukone or Anushka Sharma. I'M REALLY NOT thin. I'VE a large bum, big arms, I'VE cellulite," Sonam said.
"I have lost numerous weight but I DO NOT need to portray that as of now. I FEEL I WILL BE ABLE TO look hot even without wearing a bikini. Once I feel I MUST work harder to obtain the very best shape for a bikini I shall accomplish that. As of now I HAVEN'T GOT patience and that i wish to maintain healthy eating and normal lifestyle," Sonam added.
CONFESSION 5: I married Sara just for publicity, declares Ali Merchant
Television actor Ali Merchant confessed that marrying actor Sara Khan was the largest mistake of his life. Ali had a nikaah with fellow TV actor Sara Khan in an episode of reality show Bigg Boss season 4 in November 2010.
The two separated within days of the much-hyped marriage, fuelling reports that they did it for money. Ali admitted that he did it for publicity.
“I got married on TV for publicity. Anyone in my place would have done that,” he said if truth be told show Sach Ka Saamna.
CONFESSION 6: I paid bribe for my new house, accepts Vidya
It is uncommon to listen to a celeb accept their mistakes. So when Vidya Balan admitted to paying a bribe for her new house at a public awards event recently, it was a surprise for everybody. The actor even took a pledge of ‘bribe bandh’ on stage, assuring the audience that she would never go for the simple way out again by greasing the palms of officials to get things done quickly.
Vidya explains, “While getting my new house in Khar registered in Mumbai, I paid a bribe, something I'VE done all my life. Whilst you break a traffic signal, although you don’t necessarily want to, sometimes you might be in a rush to get to a few place and finally end up paying the cops to assist you to live through. I NEED TO say I’ve never flouted traffic rules intentionally.”
CONFESSION 7: It is best kept a secret, Govinda on extra-marital affair
In a surprising confession, Govinda admitted to having extra-marital affair but refused to divulge information about the similar. "Somethings in life shouldn't be spoken about publicly. Its best kept a secret," he told a daily.
CONFESSION 8: Stammering made my childhood hell: Hrithik
Hrithik Roshan recalled his traumatic childhood days on Farah Khan's celebrity chat show Tere Mere Beach Mein, around three years back.
"Everything seems normal till you begin talking. The minute you begin talking, you get stuck and also you have no idea why? Right out of your toes to the ends of your hair strands, you might be in complete shock. Your heart palpitates, you do not understand and also you are acutely aware of people you. You'll compare it to hell," Hrithik said.
"Unfortunately, it's a type of handicaps that may be made fun of. Especially kids, you cannot blame them but they finally end up being mean as it looks funny. So the childhood of an individual affected by an issue like that is pure hell... it's a must to undergo all those little moments of hell," the actor said.
CONFESSION 9: Do not know how one can make friends, admits SRK
Shah Rukh Khan confessed at the Koffee With Karan that he didn't understand how to make friends and keep them, and that he couldn't always tell people who he loved them.
SRK said that if Salman and Farah were upset with him, it was completely his own fault. He added that he couldn't just pick up the telephone and make an apology because he couldn't ask people to return to him, and never as a result of any ego issues.
CONFESSION 10: I wish I hadn't shown such a lot flesh in Titanic, says Kate Winslet
Oscar winning actor Kate Winslet says she is having that sinking feeling on the prospect of being seen naked within the 3D version of Titanic.
Winslet, 36, was on the London premiere of the latest version of the 1997 hit film during which she stripped for a scene with co-star Leonardo DiCaprio, The Sun reported.
"I'm unlikely to appear. I WILL BE within the bar by that time. I wish I hadn't shown such a lot flesh but I USED TO BE young and that i knew I had things to prove," she said.
