Deep look Om Puri, rejuvenated after a holiday in Manali, shares a thought or two How do you get an exhilarating conversation with an actor? Well, it's all about catching them at the right time. Which is? Well… something like while they are on their way back from a relaxed family holiday or when they are waiting for an upcoming film's release. So when we caught up with actor Om Puri in Chandigarh on Thursday, a big part of him still seemed to be smiling about his recent holiday in Manali! He smiled more easily, seemed almost afloat, walked fluid and add to that - summarised for us every little snippet he had read in the morning newspaper!                 Om Puri — Photo: Nitin Mittal

Caught in the web Downloading songs from the Internet is a worldwide phenomenon now, but has it adversely affected singers? Jasmine Singh finds out… Music knows no barriers, music bridges gap, music is soulful, music is ecstasy, music is magic, music binds all elements of life…and music has become absolutely dirt-cheap! Now, where does this odd one come from? All said and done about the goodness of music and the blissful effect it has on living creatures; music has also become easily accessible, available and free for all. Courtesy online downloading, which gives an easy access to just about any kind of music. Preet Harpal (L) and Raj Brar — Photo: Vinay Malik

Designing the drama On stage visual created by the design elements not only heightens the emotional mood, but also accentuates the dramatic tension and adds to the power of make-believe. Imagine a play without a design. In fact, there is no play without a design. Set design for the play Yatra 1947 by Kewal Dhaliwal

Not just looks Hyundai’s Verna Transform mid-size premium segment car was launched in the city on Thursday Looks matter. There could be thousands opposing this vague statement. Nevertheless, one look at the roll out of cars in various segments, one can't help generalising…looks do matter! YK Koo, senior director, sales & marketing, Hyundai Motors India Ltd, at the launch of Verna Transform

For the ‘king of pop’
You are not alone, I am here with you and though you are far away I am here to stay…hums Michelangelo, music teacher at Saint John's-26 who is a die-had fan of Michael Jackson. Along with six of his students, Michelangelo is set to pay a tribute to the 'king of pop' Michael Jackson (MJ) on his first death anniversary on Friday.

Beauty in black

Actor Gul Panag at a product launch in Bengaluru. — PTI photo

Get in shape
Reebok gives a new dimension to women fitness with the launch of Reebok EasyTone Shoes. As a latest addition to the toning category, the shoe promises to re-shape women, specially the butts and legs by generating upto 28% more effective glute muscle toning.

Ply high
In order to let the customers see and feel the range of laminates and veneers, Greenply launches its 'Green Design Studio' in the city on Thursday. "Generally, women have a lot of say in the interior designing and our studio gives them the option of actually seeing and choosing various laminates as well as veneers for furniture, cabinets, wall claddings and doors," says Reena Mishra Vashisht, DGM, marketing, Greenply.

Bridal trousseau
Weddings are probably the only thing that catches our fancy each time, without an ounce of decline in our interest or obsession with them. In fact, they are back to being a larger-than-life event. An affair so grand that nothing seems to come close to a 'shaadi'!

New entry
The latest entrant into Tinselville Jahan Bloch actress daughter of filmmaker Mehul Kumar is all set to rock on silver screen and makes debut in her father new film Krantiveer - The Revolution, a sequel to super hit Krantiveer. She is the newest sensation.

Something special Filmmaker Rohit Shetty held a special screening of Hollywood action comedy The A-Team, starring Bradley Cooper and Jessica Beil, for the entire cast of his upcoming film Golmaal 3. The cast of the film, including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Kunal Khemu, along with Rohit, came together for the screening at the Rainbow Theatre within the premises of Ramoji Studios in Hyderabad.

Fan following Rajesh Khanna most romantic hero ever, says Imran Bollywood actor Imran Khan feels that yesteryears actor Rajesh Khanna is the most romantic hero of Indian cinema. "During my growing up years in 1990s, the main romantic heroes were Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. However, someone who would take the top slot as the most romantic hero of all time is Rajesh Khanna," Imran said.

Work wise Actress Hansika Motwani has found a fan in actor-director Prabhu Deva, after she shot non-stop for 15 hours for his new film. It was raining heavily in Paris for a few days and finally, when the skies cleared the shoot resumed, Hansika worked non-stop for 15 hours so that they could get back to their schedule. "Hansika is so beautiful and talented and that too at such a young age, and her commitment towards work is extraordinary.

Aiming high
The multiple Oscar winning director Woody Allen admits he is impatient as a filmmaker compared to Hollywood directors like Steven Spielberg. "If you look at guys who are not lazy, let's say Steven Spielberg or something...They go out on location somewhere, and they live in the desert for a year.

Caught on camera Pop star Rihanna was left fuming as she was caught on camera with her baseball star beau Matt Kemp after a romantic dinner. The Unfaithful singer who goes to great lengths to keep her relationships as private as possible, frowned at the waiting cameras as the couple was leaving Phillipe Chow's Chinese restaurant in West Hollywood. Rihanna is currently enjoying a break from her worldwide Last Girl On Earth tour, which resumes in US next month. — IANS

Difficult daughter
It's virtually mission impossible for Hollywood star Tom Cruise when it comes to negotiating with his four-year-old daughter Suri. "I am not a strict guy. Me and Kate (wife Katie Homes) try to get her eat things we want to.