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In its own League
Just when we thought Shah Rukh Khan should be looking for an astrologer after his over-hyped bouncer 'Ra One' turned out to be a googly, just like his team. And just when we thought we haven't seen some happening action on the cricket pitch, back in Chennai, Amitabh Bachchan danced and Priyanka Chopra quizzed the shy players at the opening of IPL 5!
Hard-hitting stuff!
Back in Chandigarh, fans smile and wave when they see Adam Gilchrist. He smiles back confidently, for he knows he shoulders the responsibility of being the captain of Kings XI Punjab. Of the field we share some light moments with him.
Calculated leap
It’s pretty simple. Add a few grey streaks to the hair; don a pair of glasses, replace the heavily embellished saris with pastel plain ones. As for men, the grey side burns will do. Get in the younger actors, who are as old as the original lot in the soap, and all is set for the big, gigantic, generation leap: the perfect remedy for dropping TRPs. Courtesy Ekta Kapoor, the idea of generation leap now has a history one can allude to in case one wants to know how it came into being.
Balaji telefilms initiated the concept with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (KSBKBT), stretched it further to Kahani Ghar Ghar
Ki, Kasauti Zindagi Kay till other production houses adopted the idea to introduce viewers to great grandparents, grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren…phew, all generations boxed in one timeline.
Past & present: Tina Dutta in the mother (left) and daughter’s role
The blind spot
It was his idea to turn his philosophical character blind in Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein and Anupam Kher says he did so to challenge himself as an actor. The 57-year-old actor, who stars alongside Sachin Khedekar in the film about a man who is stagnated in his life and is shown the way to live by a visually impaired man, says he suggested the change in his role a minute before filming began.
“I suggested to the director that my role be turned into that of a blind man just one minute before we started shooting. I wanted to challenge myself as an actor. I felt that the man has a lot to say but I did not want it to look preachy. It’s a blind man talking about vision,” Anupam said.
tough call: Anupam Kher
Of bytes and bites
Aakashdeep Saigal aka Sky is one of the most famous celebrities known for his aggressive and violent behaviour. He says his portrayal in Big Boss was false and calls Mahek Chahal and Pooja Misrra “men” due to their violent behaviour on the show. He also recommends Pooja Misrra should get psychiatric help.
Rumour mills: Aakashdeep Saigal
Go with the flow
Asin seems to be enjoying her Bollywood stint. The actor, who is enthusiastically awaiting the release of her next film, Housefull 2, where she is paired opposite Akshay Kumar says that she had great fun being part of the
multi-starrer. “I play Rishi Kapoor’s daughter in the film, who lives in London. It was fun working with Akshay, who was a superb co-star,” said the actor.
spot light: Asin
The 5 commandments
Anushka Sharma has everything going for her: looks, talent and attitude. Yet, she is not your usual Bollywood star who is over-exposed. She is choosy about her films and has already won acclaim as an actress. She shares some tips on maintaining herself and her standing in
Bollywood.
Priyanka on target
Priyanka Chopra has had professional success lately but she has been entangled in controversies. There are stories of her link-up with SRK and the isolation that followed. Apparently, several actors and producers don’t want to work with her. Her father has been unwell too and she has her music album to complete. Her friends speak in her defence while she maintains a dignified silence.
keeping mum:
Priyanka Chopra
A la Whitney Houston
R&B star Rihanna says she would love to play late diva Whitney Houston on screen. The 24-year-old Barbadian singer has shot down rumours she is in the running to play the late legend in a forthcoming biopic, but said that she would be honoured to take the role, reported a publication online. “I didn’t get that call yet. That would be something that I would have to give my entire life to do because I would want to really pull it off,” she said.
In your shoes: Rihanna
If you can’t join them, beat them
Actor Emraan Hashmi, who is back with the sequel of Jannat releasing during the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, says they are not scared to release the film during the cricket tournament.
Directed by Kunal Deshmukh, the film is a sequel to the 2008-hit film Jannat. The second installment is up for release on May 4. Even Jannat
was released during the IPL season in 2008.
Well
said: Emraan Hashmi
In vogue
Hair up-side-down!
Recently, Audrina Patridge, Hollywood actress and reality TV star, looked sensational in her purple sequined dress at a night club in Las Vegas, and her volumnised side ponytail just lifted up her entire persona.
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Traditional weaves
Moving away from the typical 'embroidered look' for the summer, a different genre of fabrics in sarees, suits and dupattas are on exhibit at the Emerald Hall in Sutlej Club. The exhibition has been brought to Ludhiana by Vanita Sahini and Pratima Khanna under the flagship name of Motifs and Weaves. The duo from Chandigarh is very enthusiastic about the traditional hand-woven fare; the blend of fabrics and weaves.
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