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Long list of newcomers knocking on Bollywood's door

NEW DELHI: It is raining newcomers with the list of wannabe cine stars growing by the day. After the likes of Mimoh Chakraborty and Sikander Kher , ready to bow in Bollywood this summer are Harman Baweja , Imran Khan , and Amita Pathak . While as many as three actors opened their innings on Bollywood Boulevard this Friday, the most significant debut was of Sikander, son of versatile and acclaimed actors Anupam and Kiron. Critics have given his acting prowess the thumbs up in "Woodstock Villa" that released on Friday. Sikander, who has been working in the industry since the age of 15, has also gone for acting workshops to hone his acting skills. A clear pointer that the industry is short of saleable stars and is flush with cash is that Sikander already has another film completed and ready for release. His next is "Summer 2007" by director Suhail Tatari that is likely to hit the silver screen in mid-June. The film also stars Gul Panag , Ashutosh Rana and...

I am scared, says Mimoh

His debut film ( Jimmy ) isn't being hyped like other star sons', but Mimoh Chakraborty is relaxed. He is proud not to have the backing of his father Mithun Chakraborty . Ritujaay Ghosh speaks to the newcomer. Are you nervous? I am scared. My identity as an actor is on stake with this film and if it doesn't work I will be upset. And what do your your parents have to say, particularly your father? He is relaxed. He is rather busy with his own acting commitments and now he has another child to look after… Indian Cricket League (ICL) (laughs). But his attitude has in a way helped me relax to a great extent. Most fathers would have been tense... He is unlike others. He has always been a practical man. Had he not been so, he would have launched me under his own banner. But the day I expressed my desire to become an actor, he said, "Fight your own battle just like I did. Don't expect any help." When did you think of getting into act...