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A smile goes a mile…
Bollywood actor Shekhar Suman says his sense of humour has evolved over time and satire is what he prefers
Words are cut, chopped and grated to finer pieces, faster than a food processor. Before you can catch the pun in his line, he has moved on to baking another conversation, peppered, garnished and served well before time.
Shekhar Suman, the face that you probably remember with a long curve, ever since you stopped at any of the comedy serials, can be a stiff upper lip, as he says, "It is not easy to make me laugh. With time my sense of humour has become so evolved that sometimes I need to be told by the directors of the show to laugh."
While you try to come up with all kinds of anecdotes just to see his reaction, Shekhar Suman takes his seat on the judging panel of Like Ok's new show Laugh India Laugh. In Chandigarh along with a contestant Rajiv
Goldy, Shekhar lists a hundred reasons to smile and most importantly why is he twice lucky when it comes to satire.
Passion for fashion
B-town stylist Ashley Rebello believes in doing things differently through invention and re-invention
Not everyone can turn around tight pants, open shoes and upturned collars into new-street chic like he did in Bodyguard. B-town stylist Ashley Rebello has got a couple of trade secrets up his sleeve; secrets that he’s all set to share with the INIFD students. “The main thing is that you don’t have to do anything very different. You just have to do something that is slightly different and that brings in a lot of changes.” For he’s the brand ambassador or as he likes to put it, “mentor.” “I tell every budding designer to follow their heart, invent and re-invent. Have your USP.”
Who’s scared of Sunny Leone?
Newcomer Bidita Bag who makes her debut as the female lead in the upcoming comedy From Sydney With Love releasing in the first week of August, gets furious when asked about her film clashing with the release of pornstar Sunny Leone’s sizzling debut Jism 2.
When questioned about the clash, Bidita, who has modeled for many successful brands and campaigns, fumes, “What can Sunny show in the film that she hasn’t already shown to the world? On the contrary, I have a lot to show, that too with my body covered. Subtle sensuality is far more explosive than raw sexuality.”
Sensual yet subtle: Bidita Bag
Leading ladies and their quirks
Priyanka loves beaches
Priyanka Chopra is a Cancerian and a complete water baby. She loves holidaying by the sea. She even wants to own a bungalow by the sea. She loves watching the rainfall from her window while having hot coffee. She loves going for drives with loud music.
Where there is a will
Salman Khan has been strictly advised by his doctor to completely give up smoking after his jaw operation. But as they rightly put it ‘old habits die hard’ and Salman has been unable to kick the butt even after repeated attempts.
Acting can wait, production it is
Uday Chopra has decided to put his acting career on the back burner and says his entire focus is on his home banner Yash Raj Films' (YRF) Hollywood wing, based in Los Angeles.
Renewed focus: Uday Chopra
Secrets to SUCCESS
The two leading Khans Shah Rukh and Aamir on their winning fundas….
Whether it’s the secret to success or an idiosyncrasy, we bring it all for you…
Bachchan on business
It takes a good business sense for an actor to become a good producer. A perfect example is set by Abhishek Bachchan who believes in the simple formula of making quality films within the right budget and giving box-office collections prime importance over moolah from corporate tie-ups and sale of satellite rights.
Did Stewart cheat on Pattinson?
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's relationship is in trouble amid claims that the actress cheated on her Twilight co-star with the director of Snow White.
Stewart, 22, is said to have had a brief fling with Rupert Sanders recently. Sanders, 41, directed her in Snow White and the Huntsman. British director is married and has two young children with model Liberty Ross.
In trouble: Kristen Stewart
Exotic charm
Jumping off a high cliff, diving into nothingness, swimming in icy cold waters - these aren't the only things that define the adventurous side of you. A string of beads strung together on an animal sinew or an iron or copper mixed oval anklet, brings out another adventurous side. From the indigenous tribes across India to your dressing table, the oval, sphere, round, concave, beaded jewellery has always been a great addition to the wardrobe!
Choose your deodorant carefully
Let's face it, everyone sweats and sometimes we all get smelly. Sweating is our body's way of cooling down and releasing toxins. Body odour comes from bacteria that live on us and overgrow on our warm sweat.
Super-sonic fun
Kya Super Kool Hai Hum, the slapstick entertainer, comes up with yet another fun track Dil garden garden ho gaya, which has Vishal Dadlani crooning in his high-pitched voice, well supported by modern techno sounds. The track has a very youthful touch and is bound to be popular. Mayur Puri's lyrics are casual and have an everyday language that accentuates the fun element. It also has a remixed version, which isn't very different from the original track. Some electronic beats have been added to the composition, but the remixed song fails to create the desired effect. It's better to stick to the original.
Super-sonic fun
Kya Super Kool Hai Hum, the slapstick entertainer, comes up with yet another fun track Dil garden garden ho gaya, which has Vishal Dadlani crooning in his high-pitched voice, well supported by modern techno sounds. The track has a very youthful touch and is bound to be popular. Mayur Puri's lyrics are casual and have an everyday language that accentuates the fun element. It also has a remixed version, which isn't very different from the original track. Some electronic beats have been added to the composition, but the remixed song fails to create the desired effect. It's better to stick to the original.
green thumb
Neighbour's envy
The love for plants is increasing with every passing day. The horticulturally conscious people are now adding plants to every available space in their garden. The craze is such that even those living in flat culture are finding it difficult to resist the temptation of keeping a few pots braving the adverse conditions with respect to summer heat, winter cold, water shortage and even strong winds. But when you have the love for the plants and are fond of gardening then why have the routine plants.
Happy age
McDonald's celebrates the Ice Age moments with its customers with the launch of much awaited movie Ice Age 4. Visit the nearest McDonald's restaurant and enjoy your favourite Happy Meal with the new Ice Age McFloat that has been especially designed from the Ice Age movie characters.
Beauty meets brains
In their best attempt to be clear and transparent, the organisers of the Mr and Miss India North West 2012 have decided to judge the contestants on a scientific basis. Speaking about the same, Gagreen, a fashion choreographer says, "We will have a team of specialists who will assess the contestants on four parameters, which are beauty, brains, figure and fitness levels."
Comic timing
Genelia's films with Harman Baweja and Abhay Deol are stuck and not released yet. She is doing a television show and has been approached to do a comedy with hubby Riteish
Deshmukh.Once again: Riteish Deshmukh
with Genelia
COCKTAIL party
Deepika Padukone is so happy with the response she has got for Cocktail that she hosted a party at a suburban restaurant and invited her co-stars and friends. Everybody had a good time, especially Susanne Roshan who got quite drunk.
Happy hostess:
Deepika Padukone
New film
Pulkit Samrat who made his debut in Bittoo Boss might do another film directed by Atul Agnihotri because he has a common thread with Salman Khan. Let us hope his career gets a new lease of life.
Chatter Box
Sara Khan of Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein fame was excited about doing Ekta Kapoor's new show based on Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. But now after four months of waiting for the production team to call her she has decided to move on. She has walked out of the show.
The year ahead
If your birthday is July 26...
Money, position and financial problems may be a source of tension. Do not fall prey to quacks and save other members of family also from their clutches this year. Investment should be avoided. Don't take loans, avoid getting into debits and keep an eye on your bank
balance. Do not let your children take advantage of your generous behaviour.
Astro Turf
ARIES: This would be a day for love. In relationships, you may be thinking and communicating very little. Communication would be vital in your personal and professional life. Pay attention to what you say. Tarot message: Your determination to succeed will pay dividends. Lucky colour: Pale yellow. Magic number: 52
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