I have added a new photoshoot, taken for British movie magazine Empire, to the gallery. Freida looks nothing short of stunning in the photographs, which unfortunately have a nasty tag on them. But they’re better than nothing at all, right? I will try to replace them with untagged versions as soon as I can. For now – enjoy!

I’ve also noted the results of yesterday’s poll (but keep on voting!). Perhaps y’all will be able to chat at a Freida forum in the near future. ;)

According to the Jerusalem Post, Freida arrived in Israel last week ahead of shooting for a new film by critically acclaimed writer-director Julian Schnabel!

Schnabel, whose recent film, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly won awards and praise, will begin shooting his next project, Miral, a joint French-Israeli production in April. The movie is set in Jerusalem, and it chronicles Hind Husseini’s effort to establish an orphanage in the city following the creation of the state in 1948. It is scheduled to be released in 2010.

Although the filming does not start for another month, Freida arrived early in order to get into character, the production team said.

If true, I’ll be so excited for Freida! This movie sounds like it could provide the actors with fantastic roles, I can’t wait to find out more about this project. Way to go Freida, choosing interesting movies/directors to work with!

Freida’s on the cover of two different Cosmopolitan magazines in April, namely the Spanish and Mexican editions! The photoshoot used on both covers is from the shoot Freida did for Cosmopolitan India, but they’re brand-new outtakes. A preview of the Spanish cover can be seen to the left. Doesn’t she look awesome?!

I’ve ordered my copies and will have scans from both magazines shortly! Stay tuned to Freida Pinto Fan for those.

Do you know of more magazines Freida’s featured in? Send me a heads-up (or scans!) to freidapintofan.com@gmail.com. Thanks!

I have added original HQ scans from Vogue India’s March issue! This is definitely one of the most beautiful photoshoots Freida’s ever done, and the interview is an interesting read as well. The scans are therefore worth a look. Click on the previews to see them in full size.

I have added the photoshoot that Freida did for Elle magazine’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” feature, published in the April issue. This includes three photos, out of which one is previously unseen. Check them out in the gallery. Enjoy!

I have added lots of new photos from the photoshoot Freida did for Nylon magazine’s January issue. She looks stunningly beautiful in this cool shoot, presented exclusively in HQ! Be sure to check out the pictures right away. Enjoy!

A new interview, by IBNLive.in.com, has Freida talking about all the stuff we’ve been wondering about for the last couple of weeks. It’s a very interesting read, so I recommend all of you to head over to the press archive right away to check it out! Enjoy some tidbits from the interview below.

Rohit Khilnani: How was life before Slumdog? What was Freida Pinto up to?
Freida Pinto: Before I auditioned for Slumdog I was hosting a travel show. I traveled all over South East Asia and I thoroughly enjoyed it. That was another experience that really made me grow. I had to take charge and go out there and in fact do exactly what you are doing. So I don’t regret anything. The struggle has made me understand all this a lot more and made success even sweeter.

Rohit Khilnani: How did the Woody Allen film happen?
Freida Pinto: I auditioned for the film, somewhere around the month of February. My agent said that this is a Woody Allen project, why don’t you go and read for it. I did, and I got it.

Rohit Khilnani: So is it true that you are the next Bond film?
Freida Pinto: Should I continue the rumour? But yeah it is very flattering that, people think Freida Pinto is the next Bond girl, which is obviously not true. I really don’t know what the source of all of this is and would really one day like to write a book on it.

Rohit Khilnani: Right, so you have any free time and what do you do? You read? You listen to music?
Freida Pinto: I have no free time. The little free time I have I keep it for my family. You know I have projects, I have movies coming etc and I may not have time for my family.

Read the entire interview here!

I have – finally – added a new layout to the gallery! It features an outtake from the photoshoot Freida did for Nylon magazine this year. Despite it being darker, I really hope you’ll like it. It’s best viewed in Mozilla FireFox. Enjoy!

The 2009 GLAMOUR Women of the Year Awards – in association with Aussie Hair Care - will be honoring the best female talent from across the globe on Tuesday June 2nd 2009. Freida Pinto’s nominated in the Aussie Hair Care newcomer category! You can also vote for her as Film Actress (under Special Awards) by typing “Freida Pinto” in the field. Click here to vote for her right away!