If not for the endlessly flowing tears from kohl-smeared eyes of the protagonist (she is paid extra to cry more) and others who come in the camera range, which makes us scribble words about the state of TV serials, now the idiot box is tantalising viewers with endlessly long titles!

Even longer than Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha (PT Usha, just in case), Beendh Banuga Ghodi Chadhunga's — Imagine channel's new serial, which is the story of two Marwari families with a different outlook in life — title carries the gist of the entire story! But you can still go ahead and take a dekko on this new serial that marks the comeback of Nausheen Ali Sardar of Kkusum fame and flag-starts the career of two young actors Anuj Thakur and Jayashree. For this star cast visiting Chandigarh, all is well with television and with long titles as well!

Anuj plays Jai in Beendh Banunga Ghodi Chadhunga, an English (hons) graduate from Delhi University. He says, "Such titles are catchy and they reflect the character of the story. They are interesting." Nausheen and Jayashree nod in approval. Before you conclude, the ladies from TV have nothing much to say (quiet literally), Nausheen shifts in her seat, looking forward to saying something. The stage is yours!

It's a comeback for the beautiful lady who went ahead to dabble in cinema, but later came back with bitter-sweet experiences. "I did one movie with Mahesh Bhatt, but I guess I wasn't meant for cinema. I think TV actors do face a little problem working in cinema. Audiences are used to seeing us in particular roles and then there is a whole different style of working," she smiles. So, it's back to television. She smiles again, this time reluctantly. "Yes. I think so. When I went to do movies, I thought I would never return," she pauses. We can never be sure of tomorrow! Who would have thought that TV would one day provide employment to hundreds of people in India, irrespective of caste, colour and creed? This trio feels the same. Anuj opines that television has definitely grown and so have the number of problems. "More channels, more people, more ideas…TV has really grown."

It has changed, certainly. Ultra-controversial and bare-to-dare ladies dating their men in front of the whole world, aam aadmi washing their dirty linen in public, youngsters spewing language that can only be beeped! And monotony, every scene, set and actors look the same. "This happens with all jobs eventually. We get bored with routine, but then serials like Beendh Banuga… are a refreshing change," these three actors share the same opinion.

For once we try to ask them something different. Education, fall-back option…. Jayashree has an opinion to share for the first time during the interaction. "Yes, it is important to have a fall-back option," …pauses…"I don't have any as of now." Well, for Nausheen, education is an art that a person carries till the grave, which reflects on the personality of the person. "I advocate that youngsters should first finish their education and then think about acting," she says. Roger that madam!

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His ultimate fashion icon is Angelina Jolie, not only for her great looks or style but also because she chose to raise kids that needed a home! Vikram Seth, fashion stylist and image consultant, is in Chandigarh to participate in TeeZing, an initiative by Cotton Council International, with the theme: 'Cotton for all Seasons'.

"Styling and designing go hand-in-hand. I started with fashion styling after NIFD, Mumbai," shares Vikram. Seeing an opportunity in the fashion world for image consultants, Vikram diversified. "I came across models who needed grooming, so started my journey in the world of image consulting," he shares. So far Vikram is going great with clients like Convergies, HCL, Aircel and many individuals whom he prefers to keep confidential.

How does this work? "Well, I go by famous adage 'Rome was not built in a day'. Image consulting takes care of everything from basic hygiene to hair, make-up, dressing and presenting oneself. We share techniques but then it's for the individuals to practice and make them part of system," says Vikram.

Proud to be associated with TeeZing, he was part of jury last year and is a mentor this time; Vikram is thrilled to have interacted with Snehalaya children. "All kids have right to comfortable childhood. I know it's a lofty dream, yet, but I believe in doing my bit," he says.

TeeZing, pan-India competition, aims to bring together creativity, innovation and fashion, to redefine cotton for the young generation. "I am glad that Smile foundation as well as CCI gave me the platform to mentor these bright kids," says Vikram.

It cannot get any bigger than this, especially in a place where art galleries are dying a premature death for lack of connoisseurs and artists' migration to bigger places in search of greener pastures has become a norm. So when some organisation as dry as Income Tax Department takes interest in paintings and presents about 140 works by the likes of Anjolie Ela Menon, Jatin Das, Raghu Rai, Ram Kumar, Paramjit Singh, Prem Singh and Arpana Caur…you sit up and take notice.

First thing first — it's titled Commemorative Art Exhibition with a tagline 150 years of Income Tax in nation-building. Why art, we ask Pawan Parmar Singh, the Income tax Commissioner, Chandigarh, for an explanation. "Till date we have collected four lakh, 47 thousand crore of rupees for the government. It's time we presented our humane side to the public, not just the money wielding side," says Singh, who is also an accomplished artist whose Tree of Life finds a proud place in the Punjab Kala Bhawan art gallery in the same slot as Ram Kumar.

The idea to organise a nationwide painting exhibition was coined by Durgesh Sharma, who retired from the Income tax Department last July. It started with workshops at various states and thus accumulating priceless artworks by big names with the aim that they will finally be placed at the gallery of the National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur.

What comes as a delightful surprise is that the city has a strong presence in the venue — Arpana Caur's Sohni Mahiwal which has almost an spiritual aura, Diwan Manna's Mystical Shores of the Unknown (Inkjet print), Jatin Das's Sherr Poetry (Conte on paper), Paramjit Singh's ethereal landscape Garden in Bloom, Prem Singh's Silent Whispers and Viren Tanwar's The Story With End, to name a few.

The sight of Income Tax Building in Sector 17 may not evoke very pleasant thoughts for the obvious resaon, but city-bred artist Sanjay Kumar has captured its aesthetic glory in a huge 72 inch by 72 inch frame. And he got the essence of the place right too. Besides Pawan Parmar Singh, the office has produced another acclaimed artist, Dr Harmeet Singh. This Mohali-based artist who has a number of shows to his credit, drives home the point - creativity thrives anywhere, even amidst boring office files!

(On till May 15)

If you belong to the class that thinks that being a modern city Chandigarh has no culture, we recommend a visit to the Le Corbusier Museum at the old architect building in Sector 19.

Do you know that the great Harappan civilisation flourished right here some 4,000 years ago? Excavations from the area near the State Library in Sector 17, done in 1969, provide a glimpse of their culture. The excavated red clay pottery and stone implements are treasured right here in the museum.

But then ‘Modern life demands, and is waiting for a new kind of plan, both for the home and the city’, said Le Corbusier, and the journey of our modern city is chronicled in the museum in the form of telegrams, sketches, plans, photographs and furniture.

The museum - housed in the very building Le Corbusier designed and sat in conceptualising this City Beautiful almost six decades ago - retains its original character. The courteous staff switches on the lights and fans as a visitor enters, but one can do without it for the building is designed in such a manner that summer temperature never exceeds 35 degrees Centigrade and winter 10 degrees Centigrade. One can move around without feeling the need for an air-conditioner in this eco-friendly building, which has retained the furniture, book shelves, windows, cupboards and even the brick floor from the 1950s.

The museum houses the journey of the city from those very first telegrams that invited names of architects to build this city. The original sketches, models, some realized others not. For example, the Governor’s Palace that was not built because it was labeled as ‘undemocratic’.

Room after room presents the rich heritage of the city. Verandahs host pictures of that era - Le Corbusier from childhood to his late days, the staff that was part of his team and many landmarks of the city, including the cast iron manhole cover designed by Pierre Jeanneret et al. Yes, this is the one that we noticed on the roads not so long ago and the kind that fetched a whopping $ 21,600 in 2007 at Christies auction held in Rockefeller Plaza, New York! This manhole, depicting a map of Chandigarh as drawn by Le Corbusier, finds a proud place here. An electric eraser used by Pierre Jeanneret’s team, a compass and foot ruler used by Aditya Prakash, one of the members of Le Corbusier’s team, also rest here.

We recommend that you do not miss out the last section, which houses furniture of that era. Simple, furniture — study chairs, dining chairs, study tables, beds — built using plain wood and cane is fabulous. These are often auctioned on foreign shores for a whopping sum! The very same furniture is still in use at the museum.

One wonders how the team took care of each and every detail, even designing boats for the Sukhna Lake! This place narrates the entire journey - from finding architects to turning a piece of land into a thriving city and its inauguration by late Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru on April 2, 1952. Interestingly, The Tribune carried a full page of this event with pictures then, which tells the story of the city. A copy is also displayed at the museum. No entry fee, this museum is a sought after place for all those ‘Corbusier lovers’ around the world!

Bollywood actor Imran Khan, who has filmed a bold lovemaking scene in his upcoming A rated movie Delhi Belly, said his newly-wed wife Avantika has no issues with him getting intimate on screen. The 28-year-old actor, who married his long time girlfriend in January this year, said that she is quite understanding about his work.

"I keep my personal and professional life completely separate. She understands me and my work. She had no problems with the bold scenes I shot for the film," Imran said.

The actor, who has been busy shooting for his upcoming films Short Term Shaadi and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, plans to go on his much delayed honeymoon in July.

"I have been very busy but it seems that we will finally go on our honeymoon in July," said Imran, who was in the capital to launch Denizen, a new brand by Levi Strauss.

The Jane Tu Ya Jane Na star has shed his good boy image for Delhi Belly and his character uses expletives frequently. Imran said that he picked it up from his friends in college.

"A lot of my friends are in college and I learnt the abuses from them. I hang around a lot with them and so picked it up. But I am quite well behaved in real life," he said.

The actor was also all praises about his leading ladies Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in two upcoming films.

"I get lost when I see her act. I forget my dialogues.

She is my personal favourite and I admire her immensely," he said about his Short Term Shaadi co-star Kareena.

"Katrina is so focused. I got to know her a lot while shooting for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan," he added.

Imran also said he hates watching himself on screen but loves Ranbir Kapoor's films. "I don't like the work that I do. Honestly, I hate to see myself on screen. I like Ranbir because I think that he is really good." — PTI

Fashion is all about being in tune with trends without giving up your style. This tall, energetic and suave Yashik Gulati is raring to take on the world with his signature fashion.

Your sense of style is

My sense of style depends on situations. I like to wear what is suitable for the occasion. I don't like following others or the latest style mindlessly.

Latest addition to your wardrobe

My pair of jeans from D&G which I got from Hong Kong on my last vacation.

Brand crazy or street-pick ups?

Both! My wardrobe has a t-shirts worth Rs 200 and Rs 10,000 also.

My style Icon would be…

Akshay Kumar can carry off any thing to perfection.

Who do you think is the worst dressed celebrity?

Chunkey Pandey and Daler Mehndi tops the list.

Which look would your prefer — sporty, chic or glamorous?

I think I would call myself 'dapper'!

One fashion trend that goes beyond your comprehension…

I cannot understand why folks copy what others are doing without thinking if that would suit them or not.

Your take on accessories?

They are very important as long as they compliment the attire and not dominate it.

What boosts your confidence Level ?

I recently lost 25 kgs and now when I get those looks and compliments it really gives me that high.

(As told to Poonam Bindra)

A study has concluded that although office snacks might boost morale they also sabotage your health. It has been shown that just the sight or smell of candy, cookies, donuts and other sugary sweet concoctions triggers a desire to eat.

Since most of us are lugging around excess body fat, this kind of morale booster is not helping our diet efforts and may inadvertently contribute to increasing sick days and perhaps anxiety, listlessness or moodiness.

People think they can work off these snacks with a little extra exercise, but the study points out otherwise. — ANI

RAGINI MMS
It is a fine amalgamation of horror, paranormal activity and sex. It is an innovative form of sex and horror.

Starring: Kainaz Motivala, Raj Kumar Yadav.

Interesting merger
It's a copy paste movie out of the previous attempts in MMS genre. It just merges the paranormal activity. — Suresh, PU student

One time watch
The movie won't be able to pull crowds for a very long time. It is worth a watch.
—Piyush, an Infosys employee.

Stanley ka Dabba
The film reveals how a child-soldier rises above his choking real life situation, on the way setting a template for all whiners to learn from, even emulate. He uses his sparkling wit and innocent wisdom to impress everyone.

Starring: Partho, Amole Gupte, Divya Dutta

Simple and sensible
"It's a mature movie. No frills, it's a simple story and has an effortless screenplay."
— Parveen, a Call-centre executive

Cinematic genius
One of those few movies, which does not boast of great star-cast but has interesting cinema.
— Radhika, student, Khalsa Collage

Love U Mr Kalakaar
The movie is about Sahil, a cartoonist, an artist who derives his inspiration from emotions while Ritu is a management trainee. She falls in love with Sahil. Will she help him ‘sketch’ the new rules of business? An artist's simplicity amidst the dynamic corporate world!

Starring: Tusshar Kapoor, Amrita Rao, Ram Kapoor, Madhoo, Prem Chopra, Jai Kalra, Kiran Kumar & Snigdha Akolkar

Same old story
"Considering it was a Rajshri movie, I had thought that it would be something interesting. The script fails.
— Priyanka Bedi, law student

Out of tune
The music really does not click with the audience. All in all it's a drag."
— Armaan Mann, student UIET (As told to Vasudha Gupta)

For all you choco-holics, you have a new address in Chandigarh to lounge in - The Chocolate Room.

The Australian franchise caught fancy of Pavittar Bajwa in Mumbai. "I visited the Chocolate Room in Mumbai and experienced chocolate in its true avatar. A regular at cafes, I felt as if I only known of Bournvita in the name of chocolate," says Pavittar Bajwa, a man with many businesses and political ambitions, who opened The Chocolate Room (sector 9) in Chandigarh on Thursday.

A chocolate shot (yes, just like tequila or vodka) welcomes one in beige and brown café. The walls are dedicated to chocolate saying, origins (recipes to be added soon) and chocolate packed in different sizes and styles. Special crockery like 'cuddle cup' that lets you hold the hot chocolate goblet to keep yourself warm in winter and 'hot mug' to keep it hot are on sale as well.

Prompt staff whips up choctails, chocshakes, pancakes, sundaes, fondues, chocizza, wraps and crepes.

"I recommend choctails that we offer in 12 flavours like mint, hazelnut, strawberry smoothie, orange and cinnamon," says Ramanbir Bajwa, co-owner.

Winner of Burpp Best Dessert Award 2009 and others, the Chocolate Room extols chocolate as the 'food for young' that keeps mind 'happy' and body 'young'. This boutique café sources stuff from Australia. Snack bar offers Mexican as well. Drinks and snacks for two would cost around Rs 500.

If you yearn for a chocolate fountain, chilli hot chocolate pizza or a choclate monument just like Taj Mahal, you know where to head to!

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Looking for Chinese food with a difference in Ludhiana? Just visit the Orient Pearl on Ferozepur Road. Says its owner Gurlal Grewal, "We have a buffet counter wherein our clients can choose and combine dishes to suit their tastes."

Adds the manager, Manjit Singh, "Such is the rush on some days that we have to rustle up as many as 40 dishes in a short span of time." And indeed, the chef from Bangalore Wangdup Lepecha has the skill to produce eight different types of starters and individually ordered main courses along with desserts.

Strict vegetarians, Sharnick Gupta and his wife Shelley are regulars here. "For proper vegetarian Chinese this is the joint and we really relish their Lotus Stem Chilli. We also like a combination of paneer and tofu hakka style. Crispy Corn Chilli is another favourite.

And to avoid any confusion, green mats are kept for all veggies while the red mats are for the non-vegetarians. Youngsters Paramjit and Ishdeep give a 'thumbs up' to the steamed fish with black bean and chillies, and the drunken prawns, just the perfect accompaniment for their beer! Orient Pearl has a separate area that houses the bar.

Coming to the desserts, there is honey glazed fried flat noodles and delicious soft brownies, both served with ice-cream. A sophisticated décor of beige, brown and black add up to the eating experience.

(Buffet is priced at Rs 325 plus taxes per person)

A new study from the University of Utah has suggested that women who deliver twins will live longer. It also found that these mothers would have more children than expected, bear babies at shorter intervals over a longer time, and are older at their last births compared with non-twin-bearing mothers.

The findings do not mean having twins is healthy for women, but instead that healthier women have an increased chance of delivering twins, says demographer Ken R. Smith, senior author of the study.

"Having twins will not make you stronger or healthier, but stronger, healthier women are more likely to have twins naturally," says Shannen Robson, the study's first author.

Smith adds: "The prevailing view is that the burden of childbearing on women is heavier when bearing twins. But we found the opposite: women who naturally bear twins in fact live longer and are actually more fertile." The study also found twinning is an indicator of health.

"This study has been able to identify and it's a fairly novel result. Another important factor that contributes to health and longevity in later years, namely, that women bearing twins appear to be healthier," Smith says.

"That innate healthiness is contributing to their ability to have twins, and it is also contributing to their longevity." The study has been published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. — ANI

As kids, we didn't just love Archie, we also found intriguing the favourite food of Jughead - layers and layers of ham, tomatoes, cheese and lettuce, sandwiched between two burgers. Ever wondered how and why a sandwich was created? John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich is credited with inventing the sandwich during a 24-hour long poker game in 1718!

The Earl would get so involved in his game that he'd forget to eat! Finally, he ordered his servant to put some meat between the two slices of bread so that he could eat while playing without messing his hands! In doing so, the sandwich was created and so was history! A variety of fillings can go into a good sandwich. Fresh bread, good butter, lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, corn, paneer, chicken, scrambled eggs, chutney, ham and salami...the list can go to miles!

Mayonnaise is in charge, guaranteeing moistness. Cheese adds enormous flavour to the creation and an absolute must is mustard! Whole wheat bread makes a more robust and healthy sandwich with the nutrition and fibre advantage.

Louisiana chicken salad sandwich

¾ cup mayonnaise

½ tsp pepper or chilly sauce

1½ tsp dried thyme leaves

¼ tsp pepper

2-2 ½ cups chopped, cooked chicken (or paneer)

¼ chopped celery (optional)

½ cup capsicum

½ cup chopped tomato

Grated cheese or slices

lettuce leaves

2 tsp mustard paste

Butter, softened to room temperature

Salt and pepper

Rolls, bread slices or foot longs

Method

In a large mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, pepper sauce, pepper and thyme. Stir together. Add the chicken (or crumbled paneer), capsicum, celery and tomatoes. Toss lightly. Layout several pairs of bread slices, then spread butter on one slice and mayonnaise on the other. Smear some mustard paste and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Flatten a lettuce leaf on a bread slice followed by cheese. Scoop a generous amount of the prepared salad on to one slice, spread and top with the other slice. Cut into neat triangles or squares and serve with ketchup.

A new Harvard study has revealed that more American doctors are putting away their prescription pads and asking their patients to do yoga and meditation. They are especially referring patients for whom conventional medicines have failed.

The study found that more than 6.3 million Americans use mind-body therapies, including meditation, based on a referral from their physicians.

That compares with 34.8 million who seek these therapies out themselves without doctor's orders.

Interestingly, the study found that those who were referred to mind-body therapies by their doctors tended to be sicker and used the health-care system more than people who sought the therapies themselves, according to a foreign news agency.

"It makes us wonder whether referring patients for these therapies earlier in the treatment process could lead to less use of the health-care system, and possibly, better outcomes for these patients," said lead researcher Aditi Nerurkar, of Harvard Medical School. — ANI 

LIBRA: A chance to get in with the movers and shakers can come your way. You won’t be happy to live your life secondhand at the moment. Your ambitions can be realized if you use your connections. A romance might have reached the next stage. Tarot Message: Try retaining the fruit of your hard work. Lucky colour: Metallic Grey. Magic Number: 52

SCORPIO: If you start to get confused, nothing will work. You are in danger of blowing your budget if you don’t practice restraint. Colleagues can sound knowledgeable, but in fact they only have half the picture. Romance is exciting but discretion is imperative today. Tarot Message: Don’t waste an opportunity by not exploiting it. Lucky colour: Red. Magic Number: 50

SAGITTARIUS: Give attention to little jobs today. Check all information regarding legal matters. Watch your thinking as it can easily spin you into a depression. Jogging, walking will help. A Taurean friend is supportive. Have a great celebration in the evening. Tarot Message: Consolidate your gains instead of throwing security to the winds. Lucky colour: Brown Magic Number: 56

CAPRICORN: Teamwork and happy relationships mark this day. Gossip will bring you down. Your popularity is on the rise and a leadership position could be offered to you. Focus on your heart and you will get what you want. Tarot Message: Ability to state the truth are your strong points. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic Number: 33. 

AQUARIUS: Unstable influences suggest uncertainty. Stay in bed and relax. Be compassionate and try not to judge harshly. You may bow out of a social event to spend more time with your loved ones. Beautifying your home will give you a lift. Tarot Message: Avoid frictions with business partners. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic Number: 41

PISCES: Any change made at work bring favourable results. Domestic wrangles are sorted out. Do not take people on face value. A sudden shock, such as an exorbitant utilities bill can shake your sense of security. Once you settle down, the reality won’t be so bad. Tarot Message: Your own aims, ideas, opinion matter a lot. Lucky color: Peach. Magic Number: 30.

He had the country in splits with his 'Lucky' act in Golmaal 3! Highly appreciated for his comic timing in the film, Tusshar Kapoor has been honoured with the Best Actor in a Comic Role award at the Jeeyo Bollywood Awards.

The first of its kind viewer's choice award, Jeeyo Bollywood Awards has adopted a unique format where the viewers not just vote for their favourite celebrities but also get an opportunity to personally hand over the trophies to the winning stars. Presenting the award to Tusshar Kapoor are not one but two ardent fans who have enjoyed Golmaal 3.

Being the family entertainer that it was, the film and Tusshar's performance has been loved by fans from an age group. Two such lucky fans-Ten-year-old V.V.Pratiksha and 61 year old Jaikishen Dadlani were ecstatic at meeting the star.

"I have seen Golmaal ten times only for Lucky's acting," said a visibly thrilled Pratiksha. Adding to this Dadlani said, "I am thankful to the organisers to have given me this chance to meet the talented actor." 

Sources close to Aamir Khan reveal that he has finally said yes to TV and will soon make his debut on TV as a chat show host where he will interview people and personalities in front of an audience. If all goes well, Siddharth Basu's Big Synergy will produce it . It is believed that Basu approached Khan a while ago with a show on the lines of the hugely popular the Oprah Winfrey Show. But to get more details we have to wait and watch as even if the deal is sealed, it will go on the floors only in 2012 as Aamir is busy with films. —HRM

Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio and girlfriend, Bar Refaeli have finally called it quits.

The 36-year-old actor and the Israeli-born supermodel who have been dating on and off for five years now, have ended their relationship as neither is ready to settle down. "It was amicable, they're still friends and they are still talking. They just grew apart and went their separate ways. Neither are ready to settle down, and both have busy careers that have been taking them in different directions," said a source close to the former couple.

This is not the first time that DiCaprio and his 25-year-old girlfriend have called off their relationship. They split up for six months in 2009 after dating for four years, before reuniting last year. The 'Inception' star had previously said that he was put off by seeing the failed marriages of others and is unsure if he will ever marry. "I don't know whether I'll ever get married. I've seen too many supposedly happy marriages go down. I've been as shocked as anyone.

"No one can look at the marriages of other people and make a judgement. I don't know the private lives of the actors I work with. I just know if they are good actors or good directors," the actor explained. — PTI

Ameesha Patel, who launched her production house with such a big party, seems to be failing before taking off. Our source informs us that she is finding it difficult to find a director to work with.

Those in the know insist that the actress should have waited till a reputed director gave her the nod, before announcing the film.

She has approached directors like Kunal Kohli, Priyadarshan and Imtiaz Ali but no one seems to be interested.

Television actor Karan Mehra, aka Naitik Singhania of STAR Plus Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, had opened an acting academy called Reel In Real Out with his girl friend Nisha Rawal with the ex-couple of the industry, Ali Merchant and Sara Khan. A few days ago, curtains came down on the academy. We spoke to Karan Mehra about the journey of his venture, RIRO activities and more.

How was your experience of running an acting academy?

It was a good journey to handle a business venture, something which Nisha and I had never done before. We did many activities and kept our academy in the limelight. I am glad that we managed to teach something valuable to our students.

Did you expect your academy to close soon?

Not at all. I never expected that we would have to shut shop in just one and a half year but I am happy that so many news channels covered our different activities.

What do you think were the reasons for your academy shutting down?

No comments, please.

Which RIRO activity do you love the most and why?

We did many interactive activities like street plays on Labour Day on how to save our natural resources. We also did two plays, which was again a completely different experience altogether and for all our activities, we got positive response as well.

What is more difficult to run an acting academy or to act?

I feel to run any business or academy is challenging because we need to spend more time in the business. While in acting, we need to present on the sets till our scenes are done. In any business, one has to always take care of many aspects which includes staff and other things.

You hosted a farewell party recently for your students too.

It was nice as some of thefaculty members like Amardeep Jha, Rajneesh Bisht had come and we enjoyed a cake cutting ceremony with our students. We only invited the RIRO family so it was fun.

What advise you would give to all aspiring actors and your students from the academy?

Just be confident but at the same time hard work and dedication also matter. I want to tell to all my students from the academy that do well and be prepared for a tough competition.

Recently the contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 4 returned to Mumbai. And from the 13 contestants, the top five battling it out are Dina Vindu Dara Singh, singer Mauli Dave, actress Aashka Goradia and Aarti Chhabria with Aashka losing in the second last round. Dina, Mauli and Aarti fought for the winning trophy. And buzz is that Aarti emerged winner in the fourth season of KKK. Meanwhile, Sambhavna Seth got eliminated in the first episode but returned in the wild card round. —HRM

Waheeda Rehman (May 14 ,1936 Hyderabad) shares her great day with you.Her career continued throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. C.I.D. Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Chaudhvin Ka Chand Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam are some beautiful films of her. She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her roles in Guide and Neel Kamal. Kamaljeet who starred opposite her in Shagun proposed marriage. She accepted the proposal and they were married on April 27, 1974. In recent years, she made a comeback playing elderly mother and grandmother roles in Om Jai Jagadish (2002), Water (2005), Rang De Basanti (2006) and Delhi-6 which were critically acclaimed. As per astro–numero calculations, Waheeda will continue to entertain the fans for a long time . Number 5 makes her a magnetic personality as it appears twice in her date of birth.