CHANDIGARH INDEX


Out of the box
Some TV actors are not ready to compromise with their talent even for money and fame
Sharp 7 o'clock in the morning the work begins. A quick break for breakfast, with little or no time for lunch and then slogging till the energy is drained out. At 10 in the night, which would often stretch to 11, the usual time to wind up work, he is left with little stamina to drive back home. This is the regular work schedule of TV actor. Hectic, creativity deprived, with little scope for an actor to grow, their’s is a mechanical job.

Click to stardom
Yeh Mumbai hai meri jaan, jo dikhta hai, wahi bikta hai…six pack abs, attitude, acting classes from Kishore Namit, Anupam Kher acting schools, and a passing mention of knowing Dharamendra at a personal level. Sounds like a lucrative resume. And do you need to add more? Kumar Sahil, the lead of Kash Mere Hotey to be released on January 2 is quick to add, "Make a column for hard work, dedication, struggle, din raat ki mehnat." And well, we cannot deny that. We give it to the debutant who is a picture of confidence, style and attitude.

Yaaron ka yaar
Singer Shankar Sahney is all set to make his acting debut with a Punjabi movie
Stardom changes the world around, but it does not affect certain things, like the strong bond of friendship. "I am still Bhola for them," smiles Shankar Sahney, in city to perform at Chandikrit 2008. "My pals are always waiting for me to drop in to Hoshiarpur. There is so much to catch up on. I am glad certain things don't change."

Timeless beauty
I can't make Heera Mandi without Begum Para: Bhansali

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who worked with yesteryears glamour girl Begum Para in Saawariya, is deeply saddened by her death and wonders how he will make Heera Mandi without her.

Role models


On the eve of World Energy Conservation day students of Dikshant International School exhibited models to save power on Sunday. Lifestyle photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Tactful talk
If you've heard Sukhvinder Singh singing Haule haule for Shah Rukh Khan in Yash Chopra's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, you would immediately spot its similarity to Adnan Sami's Kabhi nahin number from a private album. But Adnan won't talk about the apparent similarities. And for a very special reason.

Matter of opinion
Clearing the air over the reported brawl between him and Salman Khan, SRK said it was ‘a disagreement and not a fight as put by the media’
''I have been in situations earlier where I have disagreed with people but this one just got blown out of proportion. Without blaming anyone I would like to say that it's not an important part of my life at all. The only negative impact of the incident to me, which made me thinking for two-three days was I felt small and be little.

Like father like son
Having made his presence felt in bollywood with Dil Dosti Etc, Imaad Shah son of veteran actor Naseerudin Shah returns with an English film Little Zizou 
Little Zizou, directed by Sooni Saraporvala, is a film which brings alive the fascinating world of Mumbai's Parsis through the eyes of a young protagonist and his relationship with his artist brother, father and neighbours. The movie would see Imaad playing the character of a young cartoonist.

John in David’s company
After his successful jodi with Govinda and Salman Khan in films like Hero No 1, Aunty No 1, Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya and Partner, filmmaker David Dhawan has now teamed up with Bollywood hunk John Abraham for the UTV Motion Pictures Hook Ya Crook, going on the floors in January next year.

Aamir's apparel allure
Now get Aamir Khan's Ghajini look at Van Heusen
After actor Aamir Khan's hairstyle in the much-awaited movie Ghajini became a rage, fashion brand Van Heusen has launched a similarly named collection for today's young confident men that is inspired by the movie."We are proud to partner with Ghajini and dress none other than Aamir Khan, as the man himself embodies the sentiments of our brand and through Aamir we have made a statement of power that's unique-much like Khan himself," said Van Heusen's chief operating officer Shital Mehta.

Five days of fun and festivity
The ongoing Youth fest at Panjab University has everything to cheer about
They call it 24th North Zone Inter University Youth Festival. Certainly a misnomer for something that ought to be spelt as 'five day extravaganza comprising three things- fun, fun and well, fun. The fest, in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities and sponsored by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India, is much more than dozens of participating universities, twenty-nine competitions, five days and four venues. 

Rangmanch se
City Beautiful's theatre journey

"Chandigarh ab dhai sectron wala ent aur pathar ka sheher nahi raha." And while Professor Mehandiratta, who is associated with theatre in city since 1957, gave a bird's eye view on the recently concluded TFT theatre fest, this statement solidified Chandigarh's transformation from a city of bricks and stones into a city with a cultural character and liveliness.

The seven-day TFT Theatre Festival saw plays by eminent theatre directors. Photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Feel the difference
NGO ropes in school students to help a cause
It won't be an exaggeration to say that the sight of a leprosy patient can move heavily anaesthetisd persons, probably turn mountains into pulp and send rock solid hearts weeping profusely. Still, how many of us can be the light of leprosy sufferers like Baba Amte? Thanks to NGOs like Indian Development Foundation formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation, that has been trying to make a difference. The organisation, celebrating its 25 years of service, recently tied up with six of the city schools to carry forward the cause.

BODY wise
Go bananas
To have a healthy lifestyle, it is must to meet the daily requirement of five fruits and vegetables. Bananas is one fruit that is available throughout the year and can form a perfect part of your diet. They are a great source of instant energy whether you are watching your diet or just trying to eat healthy. Like other fruits and vegetables, bananas contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol. Rich in vitamin B6, Bananas are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and especially potassium. Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure , may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

Music menace
Plug on. While jogging early in the morning or riding a bike to work or to avoid your nagging colleague's voice in office or before going to sleep, earphones promise us company all the time. Put on your I-pods or the best FM channel on your cell phone and the world ceases to exist beyond it. But before you just do that, make sure that the volume is not too high to harm your ears. In a recent survey conducted by Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID), London, it was found that people who listen to music on MP3 or I-pods at high volumes for long hours are at the risk of having hearing loss.

Fighting fat
Dr K.M Kapoor, head of Cosmetic Surgery department, Fortis hospital, Mohali talks about the advantages of liposuction and lipolysis to get rid of body fat
Dr K.M KapoorIf despite dieting and exercise, there are still stubborn areas of fat that aren't going away, Liposuction can be the solution for you. Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. Youngsters, who are conscious about the way they look and have the spending power should opt for it, says Dr Kapoor, who lets us know more about Liposuction and Lipopysis.

Spread your wings
Indian nurses are valued abroad, we all know, but Kuldip Kaur just reaffirms it. The only registered nurse in Counties Manakau District Health Board in New Zealand, Kuldip is happy that she chose to be one and that she decided to spread her wings and land in the southern hemisphere.