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It's an old-old story. It was 'once upon a time' that Aishwarya Rai walked the red carpet at Cannes in our very own Neeta Lulla's creation. It happened good eight years back, when the actor didn't sport an Armani or Elie Saab as she did this year. But all said and done, Aishwarya and Cannes is one combination that has been extensively studied and analysed by fashion experts. It might be old, ancient but can't be forgotten.
creative line: Neeta Lulla
Musical imprints
Musical tastes alternate between Elvis Presley and Akon, Eminem and The Beatles, go fast forward to Lady Gaga and Rihanna, only to come back to Bob Dylan and may be, Beethoven! An average playlist is a confluence of a world of musical influences, from hip hop to rock and roll to hard core rock… On the World Music Day, youngsters list their personal favourites and who they think have been the most influential musicians of the century.
Soul strings
Music is an emotional expression. With the innate quality to move beyond boundaries and people, music is today one of the most respected forms of art and has been modified to suit people of all ages. What started out as a concept in France, as Fête de la Musique, the World Music Day has now become a global phenomenon. On this day, we try to understand how experts define music.
A leading name of the Indian music industry, Kailash Kher believes that music expresses the innermost thoughts and feelings. "When you talk of music, it branches into forms, types and vocals.
note it: Kamal Tewari
Chocolate boy
He insists on starting anything new with something sweet-In theworld of advertisement and in real life as well. For model Nikhil Mehta in Chandigarh to share his experiences at the OXL School of Multimedia, talks about the sweet and not so sour world of advertising.
Sweet success: Nikhil Mehta
Veena’s DOUBLE ROLE
Pakistani actress Veena Malik, one of the Bigg Boss Season 4 contestants, is all set to make her Bollywood debut. The official announcement in this regard was made at an event in
Mumbai. Her debut movie has been titled Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai, and buzz suggests that Veena will be playing a double role in the flick.
Veena's Bollywood debut does not come as a surprise since Bigg Boss earned her a considerable fan base in India. She has been in news for her antics and intimacy with inmate Ashmit Patel in the Bigg Boss house.
step one: Veena Malik
No remakes please
Even as remakes have become the flavour of the season in Bollywood, megastar Amitabh Bachchan personally does not favour the trend. "Abhishek and I feel that an original should be left (as) original. People who are doing remakes have the rights of the original films.. so they can do it," Bachchan, whose films like Satte Pe Satta and Agnipath-- are being remade, said when asked if his company, AB Corp, plans to try its hand at remakes.
Originality counts: Amitabh Bachchan
Beauty & the duty
Bollywood actress Divya Dutta will walk the ramp for designer Shaina NC, who is organising an event to raise funds for the Cancer Patients Aid Association. "Walking the ramp for Shaina NC in aid of cancer patients," Dutta posted on micro-blogging site
twitter.com. The actress, who is equally active in Hindi and Punjabi films, was last seen in Amole Gupte's Stanley Ka Dabba along with Partho Gupte, Divya Jagdale, Raj Zutshi, and Amole Gupte.
Right move:
Divya Dutta
Saif denies break-up rumours
Actor Saif Ali Khan has denied reports that he and his girlfriend Kareena Kapoor are going through a rough patch, saying they are happy together. "I would like to reassure our fans and well-wishers that all is well with Kareena and I...we are working hard but we always make time for each other. All these rumours are disturbing and untrue...especially when families are brought into it, it's in such bad taste. I wouldn't like to say anymore except we are very happy together," Saif, 40, said in a press statement.
Going strong:
Saif Ali Khan
Bundle of nerves
Actress Shahana Goswami, who is shooting for Madhur Bhandarkar's film Heroine, says she was excited and a bit nervous working with co-star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. "Just gave my first shot with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for Bhandarkar's film! Came nervous but am at ease now thanks to both of them! Fun!," Shahana said on micro-blogging site Twitter.
Christina no gatecrasher
Singer Christina Aguilera has denied rumours of gatecrashing into actor Jeremy Renner’s party and falling asleep on his bed saying it was an open bash and that she was accompanying her boyfriend, who was invited there.
Renner, who turned 40 in January, threw a big party with a host of Hollywood friends in attendance.
party hopper: Christina Aguilera
Sneak peek…
Toronto is all set to host 12TH IIFA
Toronto's historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel has gone Indian for the 12th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards beginning here June 23.
Gemma prepares for B-town
English actress Gemma Atkinson is preparing herself for a Bollywood movie. The 26-year-old, who is currently filming scenes for BBC drama Casualty, is learning Hindi to act perfectly. "I'm heading off to Switzerland for three weeks to film an Indian movie," a publication quoted her writing on her
blog.
First lessons: Gemma Atkinson
Penning it down
Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has turned writer for a US magazine to pen a humourous biographical article for them. The 34-year-old star has written a humourous biography titled Why I'm Obsessed With Ryan Reynolds for the latest issue of a magazine, reported a publication. “In the Reynolds household, family came first... He spent a great deal of time with his older brothers... Fun to bruise and generally considered to be 'emergency food,' he was teased for being the sensitive kid who liked to mow the lawn and get punched in the face...
slice of life: Ryan Reynolds
Charity calling
Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner has hosted a fundraiser for a musical theatre society in her native Charleston, West Virginia. The 39-year-old star, who has moved to California with her actor-husband Ben Affleck and their children, admitted to being attached to the society as she was a regular performer with the Charleston Light Opera Guild during her youth, reported a publication online.
Noble cause: Jennifer Garner
OMG! They’re back again
Hollywood's estranged couple Courteney Cox and David Arquette are back together for a new game show. The 46-year-old former Friends star and Arquette who announced a trial separation last year, have jointly sold a pilot called Identity Crisis to CBS, reported a website. The programme requires contestants to identify celebrities based on a number of clues and is based on a board game.
Par Excellence
Putting-Grip & set up
The putting stroke is greatly influenced by the grip and set up. While the grip controls the work of the hands the set up influence alignment and the path. There are many varied grips in 'putting'.
TROUBLESHOOTER
Talk your way to his heart
My husband is very aggressive. He starts fighting over little things and then will carry on talking or berating me for hours together. I have learnt to switch off and I do not pay attention when he does this but my younger son gets very upset. He has started answering him back. Also, he has started using opium. I know he is a good child and can do a lot in his life. How do I stop him from using opium?
Colour my world
Abbey Lee Kershaw was the first model to change her hair colour and rest is history. Though choosing a right hair colour is not an easy task, but with the options and professional help available these days there is no stopping the one who wants to experiment a little. Natural is the key word in fashion for 2011 and when it comes to choosing a hair colour you are to be guided by naturalness as well in order to be trendy in 2011.
Colour riot Red is a rage in hair colour this season.
Fenugreek can spice up life
For centuries, many herbs have been claimed to boost people's sex drive. Add one more to the list - fenugreek, a bean-like plant which grows in India and other Asian countries, and used in curries, say researchers.
In fact, India is said to be the largest producer of fenugreek herb in the world with
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana and Punjab being the major producing states.
Javed plays mentor
Not many actors can claim to be a threat to actor and comedian Javed Jaffrey but at the recent shoot for Zee Cinema's Double Dhamaal
Nite, the actor seemed completely awestruck following a performance by the fantastic five of Dance India Dance -
Dharmesh, Siddhesh, Prince, Jai and Mayuresh! Whether it was fascination or fear of competition we don't know for sure but the crew noticed that he did not waste any time in praising them in person.
FAN CLUB: Javed Jaffrey
New role for Mandira
Well known anchor cum actress Mandira Bedi who was last seen on television in Khatron Ke Khiladi season 2 and is better known for her cricket commentaries has delivered a 6 pound baby boy in a Mumbai-based hospital.
Get well soon!
Shaheer Sheikh aka Anant of Navya is unwell and currently recovering at home. He has been given a break from shooting as he is in no condition to be a part of the show. His character on the show is currently shown as missing after running away from home. Here's wishing Shaheer a speedy recovery.
ALL THE BEST: Shaheer Sheikh
Game for it!
Disappointed that you couldn't get a chance to become the lucky bridegroom of Ratan Rajput? UTV Indiagames brings you closer to woo the beautiful bride with a fun game based on Imagine TV's Swayamvar Season 3: Ratan ka Rishta on your mobile! All you need to do is play the game as a contestant and try to win the hand of popular TV actress Ratan
Rajput.
GROOM HUNT:
Ratan Rajput
chatter box
Royal treatment
Actress Amrita Raichand who plays Maharani Gayatri in Zee TV's new historical drama Shobha Somnath ki which is replacing iconic historical show Jhansi Ki Rani gets candid.
Master Chef
astro turf
the year ahead
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