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 Genial, genteel… Genelia!
Post her marriage, actor Genelia D’souza will be seen for the first time on television with a reality show titled The Chosen One
It had to be something out-of-the-box to inspire the blissfully married Genelia D'souza to face the camera again, just a few months after her marriage. "I got a call from UTV Stars to host their show The Chosen One, which is about girls aspiring to be in
Bollywood. I could relate to the subject; to how desperately girls want to be a part of the glamour world, to the efforts they put in to prove their talent," says
Genelia, and there she is, all agog about her second outing on the tube. The Chosen One is a reality show that will have young girls as contestants. Genelia will not only host the show, she will play mentor to the contestants and guide them throughout. "It was four years back when I first hosted a show on TV."
Back again: Genelia D’souza
The road to fun
Roadies fame VJ Bani shares notes about her upcoming show MTV Drivve with Nano & much more
Rough, edgy and aggressive — that is the perfect definition of VJ Bani. From Chandigarh, this Roadies 4 contestant comes back to launch MTV Roadies Footgear collection at Mochi-17. Dressed pretty with a pink carnation in her hair and dew-kissed pink lips, she sits together in a candid conversation.
Ring-side view
The latest buzz in the fashion circles is that of chunky rings
From a delicate piece of jewellery to the classic jumbo-sized accessory, rings have become the key focus as far as fashion is concerned. And if you are tuned in to the latest in fashion jewellery, chunky rings are hard to ignore. From Oslen Twins to Kristen Stewart, closer home we have Farah Khan flashing them. And for the Punjabi women, bigger is definitely better!
Higher the better!
The hospitality industry in Chandigarh grows with each passing day. Joining in is The Altius, a boutique hotel, which boasts of designer elements in each area…
We sit and wonder from where, at what price and how the material for the opulent interiors of the Velvet room must have been procured! It takes a few minutes to get over the beauty of one corner of the room and shift the gaze to another. Then some time is devoted to admire the ceiling. It’s all so perfect, from the cushions in golden and blue to a full length intricately carved mirror covering an entire wall, disco balls like chandeliers; the Velvet room explains the best—why people behind The Altius claim it to be a boutique hotel!
It’s happening
Feelings on canvas
There’s a reason why most of the themes are recurring in each of the works of Monika Tanwar, Nomida Kalda and Shivani Parmar. An exhibition of paintings by the final year post-graduation students of arts broadly revolves around love, expressions, relationship, emotions.
Understandably, there are women painted in varied whims and fancies and fantasies. There’s one called Flowing Life and yet another Love, try to capture the bliss of a lover and his beloved.
Women-centric: The group of young artists showcase their works.
Flirt with fashion
Flirt, the word can whip up uncountable reactions from the pretty women around. But now Chandigarh- based designer Ritu Khosla asks the ladies to slip into the word with style as she launches her flirty collection Aaital. Young, vibrant and trendy, Ritu’s collection offers styling and dressing options for university, college and office going crowd. Flirty collection, this sounds interesting. What do we have under this tag? “Short dresses, Victorian gowns in floral prints and soothing colours,” shares Ritu who is inspired by her daughter.
One for the bride...
Shining in exquisite bridal wear and dazzling jewellery, five models hit the ramp even as the shutterbugs went berserk. Bringing together the latest bridal trends, Cleopatra Beauty Spa and Make-Up Studio in association with Gitanjali Group launches the Royal Jewel: Bridal Trends 2012-13 at Maya Jewels. High cheekbones and gajras, coupled with chandelier earrings, the models displayed the perfect blend of tradition and contemporary look.
Photo: Parvesh Chauhan
First-day-first show
Agents of entertainment
Agent J (Will Smith) and Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) are assigned the task of monitoring extra-terrestrial activity on the earth. Things get strange when J can’t find K, then finds out his friend has been dead for over 40 years. In an attempt to save young Agent K’s (Josh Brolin) life, Agent J travels back in time to 1969 to stop his murder.
Traditional touch
You thought only youth-oriented channels, MTV or Channel V, can create fashion icons? Back in Punjab we share a chit-chat with our own traditionally contemporary style diva —Satinder Satti. In Chandigarh to be a brand ambassador of a fashion store, Satti has defined fashion on stage.
Astro turf
ARIES: Charm, diplomacy, respect and cooperation are far better attributes to employ while dealing with people if you want positive results. Tendencies for manipulation or revenge should be controlled. Job applications yield good results. Tarot message: Watch your best interests. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 65
Chatter box
In demand
“Please donate me some of your sperms” shouted out the girls to Ayushmann “Vicky” Khurrana. At a recent event for UTV Stars new show Lux, The Chosen One, Mr Donor was mobbed with requests for sperm donations by the young and beautiful girls present at the auditions of the show. We hear that while he sat in the judge’s seat to review performances, all the girls had just one request that Ayushmann donates to them some sperms so they also have cute babies like him.
Here she comes: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives for the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, during the 65th Cannes film festival, in Cap d'Antibes, southern France on May 24. Photo: AP
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The Black Swan
After winning the heart of the nation with her portrayal of Anandi in Balika Vadhu, Anandi is all set to turn glam on the dance floor! Television’s favourite bahu, Anandi aka Pratyusha Banerjee is all set to fight the battle of dance and win the audience’s hearts once again on the biggest dance reality show, Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa. The newest season of the show, which will air on Colors, will bring together contestants from different walks of life who will put on their dancing shoes to shock their fans with their moves. Pratyusha is the darling of the viewers and has been showered with love, affection and blessings through her
role.
The year ahead
If your birthday is May 26...
This year will have a positive impact on your mind. You will be able to count on rich pickings and excellent occasions for new contacts and collaborations. Those born in the last decade will try to delegate a task, which is too time-consuming. It’s important to get your money’s worth. If you spend your income as quickly as you earn it, put yourself on a budget. Seek a better paying job. Resist making impulse purchases. You can satisfy your need for entertainment by borrowing free materials from the library, or renting inexpensive movies.
Grand promotions for Teri Meri Kahaani
Producer director Kunal Kohli is leaving no stone unturned to promote his upcoming film Teri Meri Kahaani (TMK). The filmmaker has planned various promotional activities for the film around the globle along with his stars, Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor.
How to be a yummy mummy
 …Tips from Malaika Arora Khan
Malaika Arora Khan is the original item girl and yummy-mummy of Bollywood. She has always been a style icon and has recently taken the nation by storm with her song Anarkali Disco Chali. The mother-of-one shares fitness and style tips.
You have to define and understand what fitness means to you. You have to be
mentally, physically and emotionally fit. Do things that make you happy. Make a place for yourself and do not imitate anybody.
Dancing diva: Malaika Arora Khan
Endless!
Kashmera Shah's play goes the Hollywood way
Many movies have shot two to three different endings and climax sequences and decided which one to add in their projects at the last minute.
It's a common practice in Hollywood to shoot two movie endings, take the opinions of focus groups and a cross section of people and retain the one more accepted. Bollywood too has caught up with a similar trend off late.
Clueless Deepika?
The SRK-security brawl at a stadium in Mumbai has been splashed across the headlines, so to say, with all and sundry adding their views and comments. Barely after this commotion settled down a little, the cricket fraternity was once again shaken with Siddharth Mallya's malicious tweet over another "clash" at a cricket after-party.
But one person seems to be in the dark. The beautiful Deepika Padukone claims she knows absolutely nothing about these events. Who is she kidding? Everyone's been talking about these occurrences. Has Deepika chosen to maintain her silence because she doesn't want to be pulled into controversies surrounding ex-flame Siddharth or is it that the actress bans herself from watching any news unless it is about her?
Late update: Deepika Padukone
Icy tips
Shenaz Treasurywala rubs ice on her pulse points to stay cool and happy in the summer. She even does it when she gets angry. She also likes fanning herself and swimming regularly. Nice idea. So, rub ice on your pulse points to
stay cool!
 Working out with zeal
Bipasha Basu wants to make her workout DVD as interactive as possible. She is rehearsing at a suburban studio and taking the feedback from her staff members, friends, and family. Some of them are even working out with her in the video. She asks people about exercises they like best.
Fitness
freak: Bipasha Basu
 Not a joy ride this one
Ferrari Ki Sewaari has been ready for around three months. The makers were looking to create some hype around the movie and for an apt release date. It has no buyers because even though it will be a good and touching movie, it does not have stars. Sharman Joshi is not enough to sell a movie. Let us see what happens after the release.
A still from Ferrari Ki Sewaari
No competition
Though there might be comparisons between Parineeti and Priyanka Chopra, the two sisters are thicker than ever! PC Senior helps PC Junior out with her clothes and lets her borrow them because she has an extensive wardrobe while junior is just starting out. She still advises her and they both understand that there is no competition between them. We hope it stays that way.
 Friendly gestures
Geeta Basra and Sonam Kapoor are helping their friends quit smoking by giving them e-cigarettes. These are available quite cheaply online. Both actresses are fitness junkies. It is a good initiative!
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