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Reel talk
Actor Tina Datta of Uttaran fame says one needs to give the viewers something interesting all the time
Spiced up reality, with a liberal sprinkling of shock value that's the USP of most television serials. But that's quite okay. At least Tina Datta, the good girl of the daily soap Uttaran aired on Colors Channel, thinks so. The Bengali actress plays the role of Ichcha in the soap.
It's a competitive industry. To grab the eyeballs, you need to give the viewers some interesting fare, she says. "And that could be in form of surfeit of marriages followed by extra-marital flings and exciting amnesic spells. It's all about making an interesting storyline," she elaborates.
A message from people
Chandigarh-based filmmaker Dr Gaurav Chhabra's film Inklab explores how the power of a common man's ideas can shape the destiny of the entire nation. The film will be screened at the upcoming International Film Festival at Ahmedabad
It all started when he was trying to dabble with witty four-liners on Facebook. One month later, Chandigarh-based filmmaker Dr Gaurav Chhabra had finished filming Inklab, an independent feature film to be screened at the upcoming International Film Festival at Ahmedabad (IFFA), from August 24-28.
PLAN of action
A study claims that working in an open plan office might be bad for your brain and can make you less productive. We dig out some facts...
Working in a posh, open plan office? It doesn't work like that. Just a phone call across the end of the room might be a distraction, grinning from ear-to-ear might not be possible but smirks come naturally, what's going on at which terminal might take over the task at hand; throw in high levels of stress and bit of conflict! A new study has claimed that working in an open plan office might be bad for your brain and can also make you less productive. Err
originally they were designed with the idea that people can move around and interact freely.
MAN the social animal!
According to a latest study, social contacts help men get jobs. This is not the case with women
Men, but not women, have significant advantages in finding work through their social contacts, according to a new study. "The study finds that work experience is important, in large part because it helps us develop social connections that can help people learn about future job opportunities," says Dr Steve McDonald, an assistant professor of sociology at NC State
and author of a paper describing the study.
celeb point
Adieu, Yahoo Kapoor
Early morning brings in the news of the end of an era. An icon, a legend! Rest in peace Shammi Kapoor...but as Hrithik Roshan has rightly pointed out, let's not mourn his death but celebrate the amazing journey of his life. Because he lives and shall live in the hearts of his fans and through his films forever.
Par Excellence
The Bunker Shot
One of the most feared shots in golf is the one played from the bunker; yet the professionals make it look so easy. The bunker shot is a relatively easy shot if one was to get a good lie in the bunker. The ball comes out with lots of spin and if the sand in the bunkers is consistent the shot is very predictable. It is far easier than playing from thick grass fringes around the green.
Science of contention
The reason for their split is still unknown, but Jennifer Lopez's commitment to Scientology was reportedly a bone of contention between the Hollywood actor and her husband, Marc Anthony.
Enter, the funnyman
Funnyman Mike Myers will reportedly once again don the false teeth and shaggy wig in a new Austin Powers film. Myers is expected to close a deal to write, produce and star in a fourth film in the franchise, a publication said.
Confident at last
Hollywood actor Anne Hathaway says she was insecure about love and relationship in her earlier years. The 28-year-old star, who portrays the role of Emma in the upcoming One Day, insists she identified with the character because she too lacked confidence when she was young, reported a publication.
"Confidence is not something that blooms overnight. It takes time to develop at least it has for me. Emma is a terrifically insecure person at the beginning of the story.
Full bloom: Anne Hathaway
Cox in the Cougar Town
Courteney Cox plays a woman in her forties taking on new challenges in life on Cougar Town and now the actor is set to direct an episode of the TV series.
Bollywood move?
Hollywood actor Cameron Diaz says she would like to work in Bollywood but finds it too tough for herself.While the 36-year-old star does know some typical Bollywood moves, she said that she would not be able to work in India's tinsel town.
"It'd be an amazing experience to be sure.
India calling: Cameron Diaz
Eau de natural
Kate Winslet has declared that she is joining forces with her fellow British actors Emma Thompson and Rachel Weisz to fight against Hollywood's pressure to undergo cosmetic surgery. The Titanic star, 35, says she has formed what she describes as the "British Anti-Cosmetic Surgery League" with her Oscar-winning friends Thompson and
Weisz.
Sportsman's spirit
Farhan Akhtar to play Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar is considering playing legendary sportsman Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's upcoming film Bhaag Milkha
Bhaag.
B-Town's patriotic spirit
Bollywood celebrities across the spectrum expressed unqualified love and pride for the country on Independence Day, even as many shared the national concern on corruption.
Shammi lives on
I'll ensure my sons know Shammi Kapoor: Hrithik
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, an ardent Shammi Kapoor fan, says he will introduce the magic of the late actor, who passed away Sunday, to his two sons - Hrehaan, five, and
Hridhaan, three.
A journey to Shanghai!
Dibakar Banerjee's political thriller Shanghai completes shooting and is expected to release on January 26. It will clash with Aamir Khan's romantic thriller directed by Reema
Kagti.
Fashion fast forward
Beautiful and talented Shama Sikander made her debut at the Lakme Fashion Week as a fashion designer. Shama's all round creativity was reflected in the simple yet elegant garments that match her personality.
Playing girl next door
At a time when most television stars are looking towards greener pastures, like Bollywood, there is one actor who would rather bask in the glory of the small screen. The Lucknow-born graduate Amrapali Gupta loves the world of television. She is a familiar face on television. She was last seen in Ganga and now Amrapali Gupta is back in the lead role of producer Dheeraj Kumar's new social drama Neem Neem Shahad Shahad which was recently aired on Sahara One Television. The beautiful, young actor, Amrapali speaks her heart out.
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