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This March, Grammy Award-winning French DJ David Guetta will perform in India for the first time
His day begins and ends with the sound of music. Even as the rest of his fans in India enjoy his livewire show, David Guetta, French DJ and house music producer, is aware of the fact that his music has reached much before he has! In a hurried chat, we try to pester him with whatever queries we have. David Guetta, who performs in Delhi for Eristoff Invasion Festival, gives a thought…“Go on,” comes the green signal.
On face value
Chandigarh girl Samiksha Singh is making rapid strides in the world of acting
This qualified electrical engineer from Chandigarh was happy teaching computers and keen on pursuing a career in the field when filmdom happened.
Samiksha Singh, an actor, now shares the beginning of her journey, “I was approached by many people who thought that I had a photogenic face. Some 100 ads down the line, came the break for acting.”
Jolie to play sorceress
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is set to play one of the most iconic villains as she steps into the shoes of fairy-sorceress in Disney’s re-imagining of the Sleeping Beauty.
One for the bride
Are you set to walk down the aisle this summer but confused about what to wear? Archana Kochhar offers a solution with her new bridal collection — Summer Bride 2012. “Looking different and glamorous at wedding is the dream of every young girl and my collection will satisfy the needs of women of today.
Movie meter
Kahaani mein twist hai…
Movie: Kahaani
Director: Sujoy Ghosh
Cast: Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Indraneil Sengupta
Rating: Good
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Mystery of missing man
Vidya Bagchi arrives in Kolkata from London to find her missing husband. Seven months pregnant and alone in a festive city, she begins a relentless search for her husband. With nothing to rely on except fragments from her memories about him, all clues seem to reach a dead end when everyone tries to convince Vidya that her husband does not exist. She slowly realises that nothing is what it seems. In a city soaked in lies, Vidya is determined to unravel the truth about her husband for herself and her unborn child even at the cost of her own life.
Creating life forms
Eminent sculptor Shiv Singh’s ongoing exhibition Discovery in Erotica Art captures the basics of life
If keeping one’s eyes open and observing life is the first step for an artist to achieve excellence, mastery over the medium is second, coupled with endless practice. These and much more can be observed in known painter, designer and sculptor Shiv Singh’s ongoing exhibition at Alliance Française Chandigarh-36.
Advantage one
Decisions taken by two heads not always better than one
Important boardroom decisions and those relating to family matters are often taken by a number of heads - two, three or more. But are they any better than those made by a single head? Not always, says a new study.
Trendsetter
Dressed to kill
Kriti Chawla, all of eighteen, is a trendsetter in the true sense of the word. From keeping herself up-to-date with the latest fashion and everything else about fashion, she has successfully evolved her own style statement. This is how she feels…
Tom Hardy to play outlaw biker
Actor Tom Hardy’s stocks have quickly risen up in Hollywood post Inception. The actor, who plays Batman’s enemy, is now set to star in a biker movie.
Hardy, who teamed up with Christopher Nolan after Inception to play villain Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, will also produce the biker movie through his recently created company, Executive Options at Warner Bros.
From blonde to redhead
Striving for an image make-over, actress Lindsay Lohan returns to her natural red hue
Actress Lindsay Lohan has ditched her blonde look to return to her natural red hue. The 25-year-old troubled star recently impressed critics by poking fun at her run-ins with law at Saturday Night Live hosting gig.
Comic robbery
The theft of Nicolas Cage’s rare comic book collection has inspired Hollywood to make a movie. Lionsgate will make Action No 1, a comedy from writers and Reno 911! creators Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon about the 2000 theft of Cage’s prized comic books.
Another Mission for Cruise
Tom Cruise may soon return for another adventure as agent Ethan Hunt. The makers of superhit Mission Impossible franchise have hinted at the possibility of a fifth movie in the series at the shareholder meeting of the Paramount Pictures parent, a publication said.
DESIGNS for the future
Chandigarh College of Architecture’s initiative Chandigarh Urban Lab, into its third year now, puts forward seven proposals for the future of the City Beautiful
Here, people from far-flung places as The Netherlands and Nigeria are busy discussing the core of city’s structure — from its skyline to its streets. The city beautiful perhaps, hasn’t been dissected from its slums to the landmarks in one sitting for a long time now! Chandigarh College of Architecture’s initiative Chandigarh Urban Lab, into its third year now, puts forward no less than seven proposals.
keen
eye: The team at the Chandigarh College of Architecture
Blooming fashion
Look out for the colour deluge as flower prints will dominate the fashion scene this season as well
We barely filled our wardrobes with fall trends and now we have ‘spring’ teasing us with new designs. Well that’s fashion, where we have to keep ourselves updated every moment. While animal prints, floral fantasy and sheer fabric take centrestage, all things woolly and furry go behind the scenes.
Old-world charm
Designers Riimple-Mayyur revive Mughal, Victorian era
Mother-son designer duo Riimple and Mayyur Girotra have taken inspiration from the Mughal and Victorian eras to create their latest couture collection.
"Our forte lies in ethnic wear as well as trousseaus and occasion wear that include saris, suits, jackets and wedding gowns," Riimple said. "We usually take inspiration from the bygone and opulent Mughal and Victorian eras and have infused many elements of that period into the garments," she added.
Two girls for Shahid
Shahid Kapoor is doing yet another Yash Raj film directed by Maneesh Sharma of Band Baaja Baaraat fame. He will have two new girls opposite him in the romantic comedy.
A source says, “Yash Raj Films want to launch a new girl after Anushka Sharma. They made all the right choices and moves with Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh and both of their finds have now become stars in their own right and are doing films outside the banner.
London calling
Yash Chopra's next directorial venture starring the king of romance, Shah Rukh Khan along with Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, started shooting in London.
Take a look at Shah Rukh and Katrina on location. He is teaching her how to play the guitar. He is in
his romantic and charming hero element.
Beauty tips from Nargis
Nargis Fakhri may not be a great actress but she is a beautiful girl. That no one can deny. She also has a fun personality and is expressive and lively. She talks about being beautiful inside and out.
What’s cooking?
Looks like something’s cooking between Arnab aka Barun Sobti and Khushi aka Sanaya Irani of Star Plus’ show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon. We spotted the two recently in Wai for the music video shoot of Star
Parivaar Awards 2012.
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Strange friendship
Angad Hasija, who plays Aditya in Ram Milayi Jodi, is good friends with the
controversial Rakhi Sawant. He claims Rakhi is a nice person once you get to know her. She doles out great one liners and is down to earth
The year ahead
If your birthday is March 10...
Professionals will grow steady in their careers.
Businessmen will please their regular customers. Hard workers will be appreciated for their sincerity.
Astro Turf
ARIES: Household tasks will be completed in record time. Speculation would be unwise. Models, admirers will stick to you like bees; but be careful. You will feel great with your renewed energy. Tarot message: Capitalise on your strength and do not trust others. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 60
Prayer for dad
Priyanka Chopra’s father Ashok Chopra has got cancer again. She went to Ajmeri Dargah Sharif to pray for him. We hope he recovers soon and completely.
Tabu to dance
Tabu couldn’t dance but she is doing an item song in a film directed by Naseeruddin Shah. Odd choice. Let us see how it goes!
Release date
Salman Khan ruled the Eid dates and now he is taking over Christmas as well. Dabangg 2 is the big release on Christmas 2012. The film has begun shooting.
Over-dressed?
After making a revealing appearance earlier during the Lakme Fashion Week wearing an ugly dress with a plunging neckline, Neetu Chandra is all covered up. The Indian suit is still tacky!
Sparkling hottie
Bipasha Basu makes a sparkling appearance in a sequined short number that is so totally her at the Lakme Fashion Week for her friend Rocky S. Why is she posing like that?
Flop show
The failure of Jodi Breakers at the box office has brought down its satellite rights price by Rs 5-6 crore. The movie stars Bipasha Basu and R Madhavan and there has been too much publicity around its failure as well. People are still buying tickets for it, though. We wonder why!
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