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Upen Patel seems quite pleased with the positive reviews he has received from critics for ‘Namastey London’, though he had a small role in the film. And now he seems pretty excited about his forthcoming film ‘Shaka Laka Boom Boom’ where he plays the lead role.

Upen plays the role of an Indian Boy Raghav who has dreams to be a singer and goes to the US and becomes Reggie. He plays a very energetic character who is very lively, ambitious, aggressive & focused.

The film is about two warring musicians & their professional rivalry in the creative field. The film has always been in the news for various reasons. One of them being that Celina’s role in the film is inspired by a PR professional. Continue reading ‘“SLBB is my acid test” - Upen Patel’

Model turned actor turned heartthrob – say hello to Upen Patel. The desi-Brit eye candy is just three films down in Bollywood, and raring to go!

Upen – the uber cool metrosexual flew down to walk the Indian ramps before taking a plunge in the filmi circuit. After making his debut with 36 China Town last year, he signed Vipul Shah’s Namastey London where he plays a London-bred Pakistani named Imran. Continue reading ‘Live Chat: Upen Patel on April 2 at 1600 hrs IST’

While Upen Patel is making his presence felt in the promos of SHAKALAKA BOOM BOOM, he has also gained some positive feedback post the release of
NAMASTEY LONDON.

In spite of the fact that he is in a supporting role in the Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif starrer, he has done justice to the small part that he was required to play in the film. Over the last couple of months, there were reports around how he was unhappy over being ignored in the publicity of NAMASTE LONDON.

Now he may no more have reasons to complain since he has finally featured in the latest set of promos that have been out this weekend. He stands out tall in the club number DILRUBA that features him along with Katrina Kaif as they gyrate in a night club. Continue reading ‘Upen Patel gets good feedback for Namastey London’

Model-turned-actor Upen Patel is slowly but steadily making deep forays in Bollywood. He has two films to boot which are awaiting release in the theatres. Butterflies in his stomach, Upen is expecting his career in tinsel town takes off from here.

Q: Considering the fact that ‘Shaka Laka Boom Boom’ and ‘Namaste London’ will be in theatres pretty soon, what is your present state of mind at present?
A: Right now I’m very excited about ‘Shaka Laka Boom Boom’. It’s a very big film for me. I’m a bit nervous but more excited than nervous because after one year I’m coming back on screen.

Q: Your expectations and experience from your first movie and the expectation after it.
A: Yes ‘36 China Town’ was a fantastic launch pad for me. I was very happy with it because it gave my the chance to work with Subhash Ghai and Abbas Mastan, fantastic actors like Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Khanna and Shahid Kapur and also when the film was released the public liked it. Continue reading ‘Celina has a lot of oomph factor: Upen Patel’

Suneel Darshan, whose “Shakalaka Boom Boom” is ready for release, feels there’s a concerted effort to pull down his new protégé Upen Patel.

But Darshan is quite confident about Upen and says he is going to be a big star.

“I’m so confident about him. His body language is amazing. And my presentation of Upen shows what magic an actor can create if the director has faith in him,” Darshan told IANS. Continue reading ‘Suneel Darshan feels Upen Patel is being victimised’

Suneel Darshan whose Shaka Laka Boom Boom is ready for release, feels there’s a concerted effort to pull down his new protégé Upen Patel.

He feels Upen is all set to become a big star. “I’m so confident about him.

His body language is amazing. And my presentation of Upen shows what magic an actor can create if the director has faith in him. I don’t want to compare him with Akshay Kumar.

But they’re very similar….Except that Upen is fifteen years younger. That difference is bound to show. Also Upen is naturally urbane and chic. …I’m not trying to take away from Akshay’s hard work and success.” Continue reading ‘Overnight success can turn her head’

Usman, Amrita Arora’s boyfriend is on the way to join the fashion brigade.

His brother Aquib is doing designer Vikram Phadnis’ next campaign, and ever since he’s stepped in here there’s been a case of mistaken identity.

“You look so much like Usman Afzal. On second thoughts I mistook you for Upen Patel.” Now that makes us wonder what Ammu’s reaction to this is – Aquib is a mix of her current heart-throb and her ex-boyfriend.

Model turned actor Upen Patel, who debuted in Mukta Arts’ 36 China Town, has signed six films which are slated to release in 2007 and 2008.

His association with producer Suneel Darshan will continue for two more films, after the forthcoming Shaka Laka Boom Boom is released.

Tentatively titled Karle Pyar Karle, Darshan’s next film will be shot on a 40 day start to finish schedule in May 2007. “Karle Pyar Karle will be my first film as a solo hero, in which I will play a lover boy paired with two girls,” says Patel. Continue reading ‘Upen Patel signs six films’

Actress Kangana Ranaut seems to have had enough of sobbing in films and wants to let her down now.

She’s set to surprise her fans with her new avatar in Suneel Dharshan’s ‘Shakalaka Boom Boom’. Kangana will for the first time play a lighter role.

The story is based on the music industry and she essays the role of an upcoming singer and is the love interest of — Bobby Deol and Upen Patel! Continue reading ‘Kangana Ranaut to have fun with Bobby Deol and Upen Patel’

Model-turned-actor Upen Patel seems to be in a kissing spree. As per latest, the Bollywood hunk has shot sizzling kissing scenes for forthcoming ‘Shakalaka Boom Boom’ with two of its leading ladies - Celina Jaitley and Kangana Ranaut.

The film also stars Bobby Deol; however Bobby has no kiss scenes in the film.

As per close source, Upen-Celina kiss scene is much hotter than with Kangana. Celina sure a very lucky gal, at least in kissing sexy guys, she scores over others. Continue reading ‘Upen Patel-Celina Jaitley kiss!’