Thoda pyar thoda comic
Actor Ameesha Patel tells Jigyasa Kapoor Chimra, she is graduating to comic roles now
"I must have been a sardarni in my previous life as I feel and look like one. And Chandigarh is one of my favourite cities as it is well-planned and organised like no other place in the country."
Petite and beautiful, famous for her gossamer skin and beautiful locks, very few know actor Ameesha Patel is the granddaughter of freedom fighter, lawyer and former justice Rajni Patel. An actor with a million dollar smile was in the city for the Seagram’s Blenders Pride magical night-party tour-2008 fashion show. Groomed and well educated, she is one rare actor who has a gold medal to her credit.

Wardrobe function
From dressing Akshay Kumar to Bipasha Basu and Katrina Kaif, he has expressed his designs in a brilliant play of colours, illusion, dimensions, mystery and dazzling prismatic embellishments. With a futuristic appeal, fashion designer Rocky S’ collections so far have had a contemporary touch and the concepts have been individualistic.

Band-O-bust ?
The city’s bands of boys get talking to Jasmine Singh about rock & reel
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to find out the common link between the movies Disco Dancer, Zindaggi Rocks, Rockstar, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye and Rock On. Absolutely! They have either the actor as a rocker or revolve around the life of a rock star.

Telly Tales
Caught in the act
By now we have seen the ‘reality’ of reality TV and are soaked from head to toe in this asli zindagi ka drama. With more twists than those mouth-watering jalebis and more masala than any Manmohan Desai flick, reality TV cannot be more dramatic and loud. And guess who is the new flavour on the reality show cast—-our very own netas. Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for our politicians, who have found a new way of serving to the public, through reality TV.

Tinsel Tadka
Hathaway moves on after split
Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway seems to have moved on after her split from beau Raffaello Follieri. The Devil Wears Prada star looked good and sounded happy amid nearly two-dozen actors in Denver gathered together for Creative Coalition. The 25-year-old actress, accompanied by some family members was shining and giving interviews on subjects related to the Coalition. Meanwhile, rumours are abuzz that Hathaway may have actually spoken to the FBI about her ex-boyfriend, Raffaello Follieri, which could have led to his arrest.

3 Idiots on a roll
Rajkumar Hirani has commenced shooting for his latest film 3 Idiots, starring Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor together for the first time.They will take part in a 20 day schedule which will be held at Ladakh.The film is loosely based on Chetan Bhagat’s Five Point Someone based on three friends at IIT. The film is being produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, written by Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijeet Joshi. The lyrics are by Swanand Kirkire and music has been composed by Shantanu Moitra. Apart from Aamir & Kareena, the film features Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani in pivotal roles. — PTI

Wrist grand
Vibrant colours, abstract patterns and shapes, bangles are back with a bang
THEY are everywhere, turning and twisting the evergreen flimsy noodle thin glass bangle into a fashion accessory that can go with almost anything from denim pants to mini skirts. Back in a new avtaar, bigger and funkier, it’s the wooden, plastic, metallic and thread woven bangles that lend a chic look to your wardrobe of accessories. While you wear your attitude on your wrists, showing off these spunky accessories in unusual designs and sizes, we look out for the latest in the market.

Spice up
Close Shave
There is nothing macho about a man’s skin. It’s as vulnerable as a woman’s skin and susceptible to the harmful effects of UV-rays, air-conditioning, air pollutants, chlorinated water and harsh soaps.

Song of freedom
“Music is a fine art which awakens one’s aesthetic sensibilities and bestows on him the unbounded pleasure. This joy transcends into bliss if performed for a social cause,” maintains Rinku Kalia, an acclaimed vocalist playback singer and the winner of Zee TV ‘s Sa Re Ga Ma.

Brush & Bride
Young, energetic and multi-talented, his designs have created ripples in the fashion world. Manav Gangwani, 30, is one of the most promising designers in the industry. Having Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Priyanka Chopra, Soha Ali Khan Pataudi, Zeenat Aman, Akshaye Khanna, Zayed Khan and Vivek Oberoi as his clients, this man sure creates a style and breaks the norms.

Hic Hic Hurrah!
The new terrace lounge at Hotel Mountview is the place to chill out in
The place is just right for catching up with your buddies to remember those good old days, or to let new romance blossom. This is exactly what CITCO had in mind when it conceived the idea of a vintage terrace lounge and bar, a place where one can unwind and relax. Well, the décor and the walls reflect just that. A wooden floor, wallpaper coated cheerful walls, and to top it all a mural, which talks about merriment and joy.

Well bread!
Bread, cheese, bacon, veggies and tomato ketchup! How do you like your sandwich?
How many times have you gone out to try something new and ended up eating the good old sandwich? If many a times, then let’s tell you that you are not the only fan of this healthy snack. The most liked piece of food, the sandwich happens to be a favourite with all.

Bon apetit
Oven Delights
Only the most hardened dieter can resist the joys of a well-laden high tea. Though tea culture is not exactly an Indian tradition, we Hindustaanis are quick to adopt anything that has to do with food! Of course, teatime isn’t teatime without the pot of tea but if ‘Polly put the kettle on’, and that was it, we’d surely be ‘sorely’ disappointed. In my honest opinion, nothing can match the magical aroma of home baking, wafting out and teasing our senses. So, leave the biscuit and samosa route to the lesser mortals, don your apron, head for the oven and surprise all and sundry!