But what do they want for themselves this year end, a time when everybody is celebrating and looking forward to the New Year with hope? Where will they be, how will they bid adieu to 2007, and what wishes do they have for themselves in 2008? BT checked with some stars... 

Priyanka Chopra: I’m shooting till the 30th. Then I’ve one day to spend with my 
family. After New Year, I’m off to Bangkok to shoot a commercial. My wish? That my father remains well, and my films do well. 

Suniel Shetty: I’m off to spend the year-end with my family in our Khandala home, and that includes my parents, of course. I’d want my family to be happy and complete in 2008. On the professional front, I want my production company to march ahead. 

Bipasha Basu: I’m working on New Year’s eve. I’ll be performing at JW Marriott. Then I’m heading to Kenya for a week’s holiday. I hope in 2008 I have loads of fun and I do great work. I’d like to travelmore and pray for less violence in the world. 

Tusshar Kapoor: I can’t travel out of Mumbai for the New Year, as I’m shooting. So it will be just close friends home on the 31st. My only wish for 2008 is to see my films get a smooth release. 

Sonam Kapoor: I’m actually working this New Year in Jaipur. But my parents, sister and my best friend are coming to visit me. 

Arshad Warsi: I’m off to the mountains in Uttaranchal with my family. I wish the world would take global warming seriously in 2008. 

Madhavan: I’m off on a cruise with my wife and son in Singapore. My wish? I want to spend lots and lots of time with my family in Chennai in 2008. In 2007 I was home for all of 28 days! 

Raveena Tandon: I’ll be with my husband, children and friends at a friend’s house in Alibaug. I want to get back to some work in 2008. 

Esha Deol: On the 31st I’ll be with old school friends and my mum out of India. In 2008, I want a role that will challenge me as an actress. I’m waiting with fingers crossed. I’ve kept my dates free. I want that one kick-ass role. For the rest of world I pray for peace. 

Urmila Matondkar: I’ll be working on New Year’s eve. As for my wish list for 2008, do you have the time? 

Kangana Ranaut: No plans for the New Year. But I do want to take a holiday in the South of France. Is that my New Year plan or my wish for 2008? I don’t know. 

Mona Singh: This may sound boring. But I’ll be visiting gurudwaras on New Year’s eve to thank God for all he has given me. Then I’ll spend the day with family. Then I’ll party at night with friends. In 2008, I hope I get that one big role in Bollywood. 

Amrita Arora: I’ll be working in Bangalore on the 31st. In 2008 I want to do more interesting work. And hope my films do well. 

Muzamil Ibrahim: I don’t have a plan for the New Year. I’ll just go with what my friends want to do. I want my parents to be healthy during 2008. And I wish my career would take off beyond Dhokha. 

Himesh Reshammiya: I don’t have any partying plans. I’m totally tied up with my recordings of Karz. In 2008 I want to live up to the audiences’ expectations in my three films Karz, Kajraare and A Love Issssstory. 

Perizaad Zorabian: This New Year is special. Because it’s my first as mommie to baby Zaha. Playing mommie, daddy and baby is like living in a fairytale. In 2008 I want to balance out my family life with my career. 

Upen Patel: I’ll be spending a quiet domesticated New Year with my mom. In 2008 I hope for happiness, success and love and a life free of manipulations.  
 

Rahul Khanna: I’m spending the New Year with friends in the US and looking forward to a year of interesting and fun-filled roles.  Arbaaz Khan: For New Year I’ll be at our family farm-house in Panvel with my parents and brothers. In 2008 I want to quit smoking. My son is growing up and I don’t want him to feel it’s okay to smoke because daddy’s doing it.

Sophie Chowdhary: I’d like to bring in the New Year while performing on stage. It’s not just about money. I’m passionate about singing and dancing. In 2008 I want to be appreciated as an actor and not just a veejay and singer. I want to break the mould. 

Koena Mitra: I’ll bring in the New Year with work. In 2008 I want better work and more love from everyone. At the end of the day, all we want is happiness. 

Sameera Reddy: I’ll be shooting on the 1st. So I’ll bring in the New Year with family and friends in Mumbai. In 2008 I’d like to build on the sense of positivity that I created within me in 2007. 

Malaika Arora: I’ll be in Delhi, performing. In 2008 I want my new TV show and my feature film EMI to do well 

Iqbal Khan: I’m going to Himachal with my wife, away from the noise and pollution of the city. I haven’t been to a winter spot in ages. Inshallah, I wish 2008 should be full of satisfaction in every walk of my life. 

Dino Morea: I’m spending the New Year with my family and close friends. My parents are down from Bangalore. In 2008 all I want is to work every day. 

Celina Jaitley: My brother is getting engaged so we’ll have a family dinner on New Year welcoming his fiancée to the family. That apart, I want my career to finally take off in 2008. I’ve worked hard. I want my dues

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