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Console yourself!
Yo Yo Honey Singh or Miss Pooja, scratching their tracks, putting in some dhinchak beats…resident DJs at discotheques in Chandigarh make people sway to the tunes for hours together. And then some Wednesday and Saturday they will spin in electronic notes; and on some days it is the psychedelic numbers.
Off late, though almost every weekend, BB messages announces a celebrity DJ hitting the music scene with something new. This is where it brings us; this is where we graduate from dancing on ‘filmi’ numbers to head-banging on dub step - courtesy celebrity DJ’s.
Tuned in: (Clockwise from top) DJs
Sameer, Leon and Nawed
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Style & statement
‘I am me, take me or leave me’ is the attitude that Adhuna Akhtar carries on her sleeve. Been so many years into the industry, a known hair stylist and a celeb’s wife, she is happy charting her own course.
Anudha will soon appear on television in TLC’s brand new show Be Blunt with Adhuna Akhtar.
Small screen, bigger goals
Varun Badola has had a long inning in the telly world. Presently playing Thakur Vikram Singh on Zee TV’s Phir Subah Hogi, Varun talks on his eventful journey and how entertainment industry has changed over the years.
“Acting is the only thing I know, so I would rather do it well,” says Varun who is rather choosy when it comes to roles.
Telly tale: Varun Badola
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Myth & more
Amrit Sagar, director of the award winning film 1971, feels humour is not the only form of entertainment
Jasmine Singh
Love triangles, patriotism, murder mystery, horror, life in brothels, family sagas, child problems; not to forget the behind-the-camera life of journalists — Hindi cinema has already explored many issues. But, mythological subjects are something that directors need to pan their camera upon much more. |
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Facebook, Twitter lowering your confidence?
Ever felt low if your friend gets more likes or tweets than you? You're not alone. Comparisons on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter make people feel anxious and under-confident, according to a poll.
Par Excellence
Stay behind the ball
Once we have completed the backswing by rotating our body and lifting our arms we need to make the correct transition into the downswing. While the backswing begins with the upper body followed by the turning of the hips, the downswing begins with the lower body.
Master Chef
Minor obsessions
Ebelskivers, yes you read it right are one of my harmless, ‘minor’ obsessions! Pronounced ‘able-skeevers’ these traditional Danish pancakes are in a distinctive shape of a sphere. Somewhat similar in texture to American pancakes, they have the look of a popover.
A leaf from history
The charm of several aspects of life in India is that it is not always possible to explore the historical perspectives till one feels the need. It was this need that guided Aneesh Bhanot and Gurjit Singh to compile a book on the history of
gurdwaras. Titled Gurdwaras of The City Beautiful, the book goes back in time to bring out the facts and stories about various gurdwaras in Chandigarh.
CITY-centric: Aneesh Bhanot (L)
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The runaway groom
One of the perks of marriage is that you have someone to share your thoughts with and someone to come back home to, says singer Mohit Chauhan, who had a hush hush marriage with journalist Prarthana Gehlot, in a quiet corner in Himachal
Pradesh.
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Pun‘jab’ Sandeep Joshi |
WHAT’S
UP: Electric shock! Isn’t there is a simpler way to straighten hair. |
Filmdom needs more talent: Om Puri
National Award winning actor, Om Puri feels that filmdom does not require any guiding force as people are involved in producing good cinema, but feels there should be a greater influx of talent.
Designing for Cocktail was easy: Anaita Shroff
Chic designs, florescent colours and tribal prints dominate the wardrobes of the lead actors in Cocktail, which is grabbing eyeballs for its characters that take fashion forward. Designer Anaita Shroff Adajania says making the ultra modish clothes was not that difficult.
It’s a girl!
Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian and her fiance Scott Disick have welcomed their first daughter.
The couple, who already have a two-year-old son, Mason, have named the new born daughter Penelope Scotland, reported a channel.
Small screen, big step
After launching Q'Viva! The Chosen with estranged husband Marc Anthony, singer Jennifer Lopez is now developing a show about a lesbian couple. She will serve as the executive producer of the hour-long drama series to be aired on ABC Family, reports a website.
Joking around
The first trailer of Shirish Kunder's Joker, which is reportedly Akshay Kumar's 100th film, will release along with Homi Adjania's Cocktail when it hits the theatres this Friday. “Joker trailer will now release earlier on July 12. So all those who were doing the countdown can minus 1 from it.
All’s well with Miley
Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has been sporting a very lean look off late but her personal trainer says the actress-singer is in perfect health.
The 19-year-old's pilates instructor, Mari Winsor, said that Cyrus has been training hard for the last four months, rather than dieting and that is the reason she has been sporting a particularly slim and toned body, reported a website.
Fit & fine: Miley Cyrus
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Hubby go lucky
Singer Carrie Underwood, who is married to Canadian sports star Mike Fisher, says she is happiest when she is with her husband and her dogs. "What makes me happiest? My husband and my dogs - Ace and Penny. They are just happy to see me, no matter what. I don't have to explain anything to them. They love me unconditionally. They make my life better," a website quoted Underwood as saying.
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Spare the rod, spoil the child!
Pop diva Madonna is not pleased with her 15-year-old daughter Lourdes after she was recently spotted smoking a cigarette.
"I wasn't very happy. I am a tough mother but I don't think I'm as tough as I should be. I think I need to be tougher. It's hard -- every day is a negotiation.
Madonna
Negative role, positive approach
The handsome Punjabi actor from Delhi, Sachin Chhabra who was earlier seen in Fear Files has now got to play a negative role. He plays Aakash in Dheeraj Kumar’s popular family show
Niyati. He portrays a different role and shares screen with with renowned Television actors Sachin
Shroff, Jayashri Soni and Parakh Madan.
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