Jasmine Singh
Even the iftaar party of Baba Sidiqqui couldn’t bring friends-turned-foes, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan back together. Well, this is Bollywood, friends can turn into ‘can’t see eye-to-eye’ enemies (a strong expression for rivals), and enemies could be clicking selfies together.
In an industry where only a few friendships like Sunil Dutt and Suniel Shetty have survived the test of times, celebrities talk about their best friends from the industry and those who have nothing to do with celebrity status, in fact those who have seen them become a celebrity!
Count on him: Aarya Babbar, actor
PFI (Pal from industry): Well, I can say when it comes to Bollywood, it has to be Riteish Deshmukh. All I can say is that his humbleness surprises me. He is a great actor and an equally good human being.
A non-filmi dost: Shweta and Jasmine, they both pathetically manage my life with their continuous chit chats and demands. Whatever it is, these two women define love for me.
Shoulder to lean on: Gippy Grewal, Actor
PFI: Aamir Khan, who is a true friend and a guide and a mentor. I can always fall back on him for any kind of advice I want in terms of work. But what makes him so adorable is that he is a grounded human being.
A non-filmi dost: A friend is someone who will stand by you through thick and thin, pull me down if they see me inflated, and Saleem amd Ashish Wahi from Los Angeles are two such friends.
Value addition Money Aujla, singer
PFI: Yo Yo Honey, a friend, a brother, a guide, a critic, he is the only man whom I would call the best friend. He is someone who would always call spade a spade, a thing that I have learnt from him. I have grown professionally under and with him.
A non-filmi dost: Suykhpal Singh Sukhi (from Kurali). I have known him for 19 years now. There is no secret between us. I call him a brother from another mother.
Old time’s sake: Mahie Gill, actor
PFI: Tigmanshu Dhulia is the friend I can count on when it comes to Bollywood. He does not shy away from giving his opinion, and he always tells me up front, whether he liked my acting or not. And of course, I can always bank on him.
A non-filmi dost: Manpreet, she is a school teacher now, a dost, my bestest buddy who is completely honest to me always.
Musical bonding: Badshah rapper, singer & music director
PFI: Rhea Kapoor. She is a great friend. We both share a lot of music and also when the Kapoors invite me over, she ensures that my special dessert, pan cakes are on the table.
A non-filmi dost: Gaurav Bhutani. I think I am friends with him from the time I have known what friendship is.