Rear view
Movies, masti…masala
The year 2010 had its own share of controversies involving celebrities from Bollywood, television and rest of the glam world. Here are some spicy ones
For a nation that feeds on saas-bahu sagas (under the garb of social issues), controversies would be just as fine as the spicy and peppery appetisers. Although the year served a heavy dose, we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. Here’s recalling a few controversies involving celebrities from Bollywood, television and rest of the glam world. The craving for more never ends!

Renee Writes
Balancing act
I am a 43-year-old woman. I am married to a German guy. We have been living in Germany and I frequently come to visit my family in India. Now that I am getting older my desire to live in India is getting much stronger. My mother who is quite old now needs my company and I feel obligated to spend more time with her. My brother lives in Mumbai and seems to have no time for her. I have two kids who are teenagers and quite happy when I am away. It is my husband who seems to put me on a guilt trip. I wonder if it is fair on him if I come and spend six months a year over here. I enjoy it. How can I convince my husband of this arrangement?

Rear view
Break ke baad
Some fabulous hook-ups straight from the dream world to scandalising break-ups, 2010 was rich in relationship reports. Throughout the year we were hooked on to the dream weddings, be it the ‘foreign connection’ in regal Rajasthan, a quiet affair in the sleepy hills of Uttarakhand or the royal wedding of America’s former first daughter on the eastern coast of the US.

A different beat
Let the musicians from the old school of thought lodge a protest against electronica music, the truth remains that this genre is getting popular among the masses. It entertains, compels the crowd to hit the dance floor, is fresh and most important of all, made learning music possible for all. "To be precise, it has transported music out of the studios of musicians to people's desktops. Music is no more the property of the elite, who only can afford to buy expensive instruments," says Steve Duda, a Canadian DJ who is in the city along with Breed, better known as DJ Nasha, as part of the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project to perform at Kava-26.

L-R:DJ Steve Duda and DJ Nasha

Bouncing Act
I went into depression, but am back: Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan says he had gone into a depression mode but is now back and full of energy. The 45-year-old superstar also believes he is very poor at expressing his innermost feelings, be it love, anger or friendship. "I feel so much healthy and refreshed from within — due to the injury and the suffering I had got into a depression mode but now I am out of it. I feel happy and boosted with energy," Shah Rukh said in an interview. The actor tore a ligament in his shoulder during shooting in 2008 and underwent surgery early last year.

Bond wagon
Best buddies
Relationship: Father-daughter
Time together: 22 years
Same-to-same: Ambitious, fun loving, creative. They never take tension whatever the circumstances.
Yet different: My dad has lots of patience and I have some, not much. — Jaspinder

Jaspinder with father Narinder Singh Cheema

Treasure hunt
It does not pay to know what’s inside those gifts
They’ve been foraging in the attic late at night and rummaging under the bed: Beware the Christmas present peekers. About one in three British adults already know what they will receive for Christmas - because they have snuck a peek at their presents, a new study showed this week. The survey of 1,000 people by British insurance company insurastore.com showed that 37 per cent of British adults admitted to searching for their presents, and out of those, eight in 10 were successful in the hunt. “Kids aside, it seems even adults have a fascination for what Father Christmas might have bought them and keeping surprises under wraps is a considerable challenge in any household,” insurastore managing d irector Paul Maddicott said.

Too real!
Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal has revealed he refused to wear underwear for his intimate scenes with Anne Hathaway in new movie Love and Other Drugs as he wanted to make it believable. The 29-year-old who is currently dating 21-year-old country singer Taylor Swift was happy to go full monty for his role in the outing because he believes the audience needed to see him without clothes to believe his relationship with co-star Hathaway's character was real.

The first date
Katy Perry has revealed that husband Russell Brand wooed her with diamonds and a copy of his autobiography on their first date. The singer tied the knot with him after a year-long romance and she has now detailed the beginning of their courtship which started with a dinner date.

Perfect ten
Superstar Hrithik Roshan, who marked the 10th anniversary of his marriage with Sussanne Khan Monday, has thanked his friends and fans for their love. "Been reading all tweets...thank you so much for all your wonderful wishes! Sending our love to all out there," Hrithik posted on Twitter.

Kat wants the Black Lady
She is undoubtedly Bollywood's reigning beauty but Katrina Kaif has still not won a Filmfare award and is 'dying' to get her hands on the Black Lady. "I haven't won a Filmfare award till now and I am dying to win one. But I can never be a judge for myself whether I should get a Filmfare award as it for the audience to decide," said Katrina who was in town to announce the 56th Idea Filmfare awards. The 26-year-old is also on the cover of Filmfare magazine's latest issue along with her Tees Maar Khan co-star Akshay Kumar.

Frame work
Redefining style quotient in the eyewear category, Titan Eye Plus has announced the launch of the new Paolo Seminara collection-a limited edition of designer frames from Titan. This eye-catching collection has been created by renowned Italian eyewear designer Paolo Seminara, the founder of Vogue. This new collection is an eloquent interpretation of Italian eyewear design with exquisite craftsmanship and impeccable detailing. A collection of 12 designs, handmade from exclusive cellulose acetate material produced by Mazzucchelli, the world's leading manufacturer of cellulose acetate.

The party begins
To Welcome the New Year in style and to celebrate the spirit of Christmas, the students of Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD)-8 organised theme based Christmas party on Wednesday. The students decorated the venue in white and red with dashes of green. They made handmade cutouts of beautiful Santa caps, golden and silver bells, vibrant stars, mistletoes, golden lights and innovative stockings to create the true Christmas atmosphere by using their imagination and creative talent. The highlight was a huge backdrop hand painted by the INIFD Interior design students showing the arrival of Santa on his famous sledge at midnight.

Chang's fitness mantra
Ever since he chose to be a part of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, singer-actor Meiyang Chang has been feeling very fit. "Benefits of dancing: I feel younger, alive and I can touch my toes without bending my knees! Truly, a momentous day," Chang posted on Twitter.

Kind(le) of love
Actor-singer Shruti Haasan is addicted to her e-book reader Kindle and never misses a chance to read through it.