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Body double for
Salman!
Actor Sonu Sood from Moga with his amazing physique is taking rapid
strides in tinsel town
Cheddi Singh (by now you would know who he is) aka Sonu Sood flexes his muscles, looks into the mirror and then to the television screen where the sexy, shirtless, controversial, 'humane' actor of the industry Salman Khan is dancing on Munni
Badnaam. Sonu smiles and gets back to what he likes doing the most — pumping iron. Sonu has won the Apsara award for best actor in negative role for
Dabangg, and is now all set for another heavyduty performance in Dabangg 2.
Oh yes, it is official, Dabangg 2 is all set to roll out its production, and Sonu has a tough competition ahead. If you are thinking it is in terms of acting, forget it. How can you even think competition in Dabangg is in terms of acting? Hear it from actor Sonu
Sood, all about the competition.
Changing contours of dance
Classical music, bright costumes, expressions and lots of focus - are what Indian dances, including Kathak, Bharatnatyam and Odissi, are all about. The fun element, however, has been added in the last few years with the advent of many new forms of dance -Hip-hop, Salsa, Western, Contemporary, and Belle et al.
"Hip-hop and Western dance forms instantly attract; youngsters relate to them because these dances define them," says Mousin Ahmed, choreographer at Dance World Academy Sector-17. And it is not only the young brigade, even housewives and professionals are taking to these new forms. "The new generation is all about creativity. This is the reason why a large number of people prefer these dances," says Michael
D'souza, choreographer at Mumbai Rockers, Sector-21. What about the good old classical dances then? Remember the aura these dancers had? "Classical dances are great and will always be so. To be trained in Kathak and
Bharatnatyam, one needs to go through a rigorous course and in the fast moving life of today, people do not have that sort of patience," says Mrinalini
Bhaseen, a trained Kathak dancer.
What use is abuse?
Rani Mukherjee is facing flak from a press organisation for using the 'G' word in the film No One Killed Jessica. Sudhir Mishra was asked by the censor board to work on the title of his film Yeh Saali Zindagi. Films like Omkara, Ishqiya and even India's nomination for Oscars Peepli Live had a good dose of abuses.
Reality shows on Indian television get the prime time slot only with the excessive use of the 'beep'.
A still from No One Killed Jessica
It’s getting hot in here!
Do you feel that your spouse doesn't understand you? It may be because you are too close to each other, scientists say.
Psychologists at the University of Chicago and Williams College in Massachusetts found that when two people know each other too well they assume they share too much knowledge and their language becomes dangerously ambiguous.
This 'closeness communication bias' can lead to long term misunderstandings, rows and even relationship problems, they said.
WATCH for more
Redefining the term style, it's the luxurious watches that have emerged as the latest fashion fad. Hitting an all time high, branded watches with good designs and an array of features have caught the fancy of watch freaks. Though it's the designs that add to the market value, what's in a watch that makes it worthy of a buyer?
For time sake:
"The design and the functions of designer watches are developed according to the users' need. The stylist watches are not only sought among fashion conscious people, but are equally in demand among corporates too," says a source from Christian
Dior.
Wrap in style
Elegant wraps in aesthetic designs and colors make an upper crust impression in any social or formal occasion. Shawls and stoles are a traditional accessory that embellish the feminine grace and have a rich history weaved in their delicate warm fibres. To celebrate winters this season, Ahujasons has come up with the most exquisite range of shawls. The range weaves a magical spell with myriad colours, fine designs, sensuous texture and cozy warmth. It is a splendid collection which will add zing to the wearer.
Ahujasons have offered different types of shawls this season in various designs, which look chic and classy. The Kalamkari collection is crafted in luxurious Pashminas and deftly styled with hand-painted patterns on its surface, which is truly for the connoisseurs of art and luxury.
Same game, new rules
This ICC Cricket World Cup, Pepsi celebrates the new unorthodox yet immensely popular face of modern cricket with its high decibel and path-breaking campaign — Change The Game. Through the metaphor of cricket it also salutes the Youngistaanis who within themselves have found the power to defy tradition, and pave their own way by not breaking the rules but by changing them.
Life in myriad forms
Holli Holli Diwa Vale, is what Dr Birinder Kumr Pannu Parwaz's latest collection of Punjabi poems is titled. It also acts as a metaphor for 50 wonderful years that this doctor has spent with her husband Brigadier Pritam Pannu (retd).
Memorable moments
While wedding season is trending, everyone including Bollywood is in the mood to celebrate with popular stars like Imran Khan and Lara Dutta , gearing up to tie the knot. If you are the dulha, dulhan or the baarati of a wedding, Sony Ericsson brings you some of the most exciting deals that will get your loved ones in high spirits.
Katy Perry
‘skips’ out
Pop star Katy Perry's personal trainer Harley Pasternak says his client's fitness strategy to stay fit is skipping, which she does five times a week. The 26-year-old singer enjoys her 25-minute workout five days a week, which she thinks, is a better way to stay in shape in long term.
If Abhishek’s work permits…
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has said that if their work schedules permit they would definitely go to attend the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards to be held in Toronto.
"I don't know when it is but obviously if we are free and not working, yes we'll go for it.
We'll see if we could accommodate it, but if we are busy making films then obviously we won't be able to go there," Abhishek told reporters on Thursday night.
"Because if we don't make the films we won't get nominated the next year so we have to concentrate on our work. If our schedule permits let's see," he added. The actor was in the capital to unveil the latest issue of a magazine along with
Aishwarya.
My film is unusual: Kiran
Mixed reviews of Dhobi Ghat haven't upset director Kiran Rao and she believes those who liked the film are her target audience as she had always maintained that the film was not for everyone. "I have heard different things. I have enjoyed some of the reviews very much. Some reviews were of people who didn't like the film that much. I am happy that some people liked it and they are the kind of people for whom we made this film," Kiran told reporters at a photo exhibition on Mumbai.
Reese hates spending!
She may be a Hollywood star earning in millions but Reese Witherspoon says she is "thrifty" and hates spending money on things she doesn't need. The Legally Blonde star, who has two children, Ava, 11, and seven-year-old Deacon with former husband Ryan Phillippe, insisted her worldwide success hasn't made her extravagant and she has kept the principles of her frugal upbringing in New Orleans, Louisiana, reported a website.
Carrey’s Indian connection
Hollywood funny man Jim Carrey is dating Indian model Aanchal Joseph, who at 24, is half his age. Joseph, who was born in New Delhi and moved to the US at the age of 6 with her parents, was one of the contestants on the super-hit reality show America's Next Top Model in 2007. The dusky beauty has now been spotted hand-in-hand with the Ace Ventura star while leaving a New York theatre, reported a publication online.
HARD goes Komal!
Patiala House is going to surprise everyone with Hard Kaur now as an actor, playing the role of Komal. Don't be surprised if you notice a deglam Hard Kaur in Akshay Kumar starrer Patiala House. The female rapper is trying to make a mark with her Bollywood debut. Real name Taran Kaur Dhillon, the hip-hop singer has given up on her oomph and funky avatar to play a desi Punjabi girl Komal in the movie.
 Picks & piques
Short of the mark
No one wanted to offend Aamir so Dhobi Ghat was given a free run by the bug-budget Bollywood extravaganza makers. Only a small film by Manish Gupta, Hostel – a film about ragging found it’s way into the theatres this week. Kiran Rao, the debutant director of Dhobi Ghat has her own methodology for marketing her film and she had the full unstinting support of her husband Aamir and his team of supporters to at least garner an initial at the theatres. But Dhobi Ghat is just too small-minded a film to make it big at the turnstiles. The most it will do is reach a break-even mark.
Nothing real about it
Film: Hostel
Cast: Vatsal Seth, Tulip Joshi, Mukesh Tiwari
Director: Manish Gupta
Hostel is a crusade of sorts against ragging. At least that is what the marketing strategy adopted by it’s makers suggests. Manish Gupta, the writer-director of the film has also been quite vocal against the treatment of the issue of ragging in 3 idiots. But his film Hostel is no better. In Hostel, a new student (Vatsal Seth) is victimised by his seniors but he is not the type to take it lying down.
Actor returns
Actor and comedian Kader Khan, best known for his perfected humor in David Dhawan films alongside Govinda, is all set for a television comeback with a new comedy show starting on Sahara One from Monday, January 24 called Hi! Padosi…Kaun hai Doshi? This rib – ticling comedy is directed by Sunil Prasad of Kumkum fame.
Hear me loud
A conceptually new hearing aid for babies, which is several times smaller and lighter than conventional aids available, is set to be introduced in the Indian market. Called Baby 440, the product is slated for formal launch next month. Depending upon the number of channels, the hearing aid will come in three models with a price band from Rs 65,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh, said T.S Anand, managing director of Widex India Private Limited.
Short cut
Zen mobiles, the leading Indian mobile handset brand today launched its two flagship products – the M26 – India’s FIRST multimedia handset with 8 shortcut buttons and the M30 – Zen Mobile’s First full touch screen mobile phone.
Travolta in Hall of Fame
John Travolta and Bruce Willis are all set to be inducted into the New Jersey Hall Of Fame while fellow Hollywood star Michael Douglas failed to land the honour in his hometown. The Wall Street star was among the 30 nominees named in November who were up for a chance to be inducted into the hall, which honours stars hailing from the region. But an online vote for the class of 2011 failed to select Douglas, who recently emerged from a cancer battle.
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