1
Parineeti's got style
Tired of being trashed by fashion websites for her frumpy/garish outfits, Parineeti Chopra hired the Bollywood stylist Nitasha Gaurav. She has since been spotted wearing international designers everywhere, from award sceremonies to press conferences in malls. In
Kill Dil
, the 26-year-old actress sports chic short skirts and cropped tops.
2
Govinda plays a baddy
Hailed for his comic timing and skills on the dance floor, Govinda plays a menacing crime lord who also happens to be nimble-toed (Govinda dances in all his movies). The 50-year-old actor says he wasn't sure whether he could pull off a villainous role after playing the good guy in more than 160 films, but his co-stars can't stop praising his work. Lead actor Singh compares Govinda with Johnny Depp, and says he is "one of the greatest and most flamboyant performers".
3
The funny streak
Shaad Ali is a soft-spoken filmmaker with an unexpectedly wicked sense of humour, which he has reportedly used to full effect in
Kill Dil
. The film's screenplay is by adman and director Nitesh Tiwari (
Chillar Party
, 2011;
Bhoothnath Returns
, 2014), another creative talent known for his smart comedies.
4
The evolution of Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar is a Pakistani singer and actor who made it big in Bollywood with his starring roles in romcoms such as
Tere Bin Laden
(2010) and
Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
(2011). In a recent interview, he said he hopes his turn in
Kill Dil
will change his "lover-boy image". Zafar has taken to the gangster look with much gusto - he wears flashy clothes and spouts Hindi dialogue in a guttural Mumbai-Uttar Pradesh accent.
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