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The flirt school
When was the last time a guy approached you suavely? It’s time they raised their standards and shows like
Superdude
certainly offer the right tips…
Flirting found a new meaning with UTV Bindaas’ show Superstud last year. This year the second season returns as
Superdude, ready to teach the hunks how to win the heart of a woman in the right manner! And for the auditions this time, Ashmit Patel, Madhura Naik and Sofia Hayat were at Hotel Chandigarh Beckons, Sector-42, Chandigarh, on Friday. We catch up.
X-Factor: Ashmit Patel
The Bollywood import
Actor Priyanshu Chatterjee of Tum Bin fame has no qualms about acting in Punjabi films
When a known face of Bollywood decides to hear a Punjabi film script, and then decides to say ‘yes’, we have one reaction —hurray!
Bollywood actor of Tum Bin and Pinjar fame, Priyanshu Chatterjee is the latest addition to the list of Bollywood actors taking a plunge into Punjabi cinema. Priyanshu makes his debut with
Sirphire.
PUNJAB CALLING: Priyanshu Chatterjee
 Go-getter
Never say die
Saina Nehwal has just returned to a roaring welcome from her super-studded victory at the recent Olympics. Mary Kom has booked her place in the race for winning the gold in the biggest ever sporting event. While both women are busy brining laurels to the country, the fact remains that women are still being underestimated and restricted to their homes. Breaking the shackles, Tanvi Bhargava, a 17-year-old, is heading the soccer team in her school, Bhavan Vidyalaya, and is doing it with immense pride. We find out about what makes her a go-getter.
Motivational factor: Coming from an intellectual family, Tanvi’s parents, Dr Akhil Bhargava and Dr Manjari Bhargava, are her motivational factors. Never forcing the child into academics, her parents have constantly pushed Tanvi towards excellence. Also, her older brother Ankit Bhargava, who introduced her to the soccer field, has stood by her during the tough times.
If you have a passion in life and you do nothing about it, trust me, you will die with this regret in your heart. —Tanvi Bhargava
Astro turf
ARIES: You will be focused and alert. Working with colleagues will lead to faster progress in assignments. Don’t make impulsive decisions regarding your finances. Seek advice of more experienced people to get clarity. Tarot message: Don’t accept situations you dislike.Lucky colour: Aqua
The year ahead
If your birthday is August 11...
Don't self medicate as chances of drug dependency may increase. Simply ignore those who approach you for temporary loans. If communications and discussions don't go well- you could lose your cool and say things, which you would regret later. Think before you speak. Love journey is sweet but short lived. You will be in a position to put together major land deals. Tax and insurance matters will need some attention.
Spice route
Indi Spice, a newly-opened restaurant at Park Plaza, brings a variety of kebabs for the connoisseur in you
This is a classic case of problem of plenty. From a mouth-watering option of 16 kinds of kebabs, picking out the favourite is no easy task. Such is the case at the newly-opened Indi Spice restaurant at Park Plaza.
Attracting the foodies of Chandigarh with the fine aroma of selected masalas and great culinary skill, the restaurant extends a warm welcome.
Chef Nitin Ranjan with his kebab fare. Photo: Pradeep Tewari
chatter box
Ramayan makes a comeback
In an exciting revival of the once-popular phenomenon of Sunday morning TV viewing for the whole family, Zee TV, India's leading Hindi General Entertainment Channel (GEC), will premiere the country's most revered mythological series, Ramayan, at 11 am on Sunday, August 12 and the same will be telecast on Doordarshan every Sunday.
Ajay Bhalwankar, head content, Hindi GECs, Zee said, "Some shows, by sheer virtue of their content, deserve to be made available to every single Indian. Ramayan is a way of life that our future generations must carry on as their biggest legacy.
Pack a punch
More and more girls are taking to martial arts for not only keeping fit, but also for self-defence in case need be
Thirty-two-year old Pankaj Thakur begins her mornings with gusto. Five minutes before 5:30 am, she is at her class in Sector 33 where she practices
taekwondo. A fitness and beauty expert, its three months back that she thought it was time to try something new. “I believe each girl must learn
self-defence techniques. I am glad I picked it up,” she says. “In today’s time, one cannot avoid late nights. And there are dangers lurking around,” she adds.
Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Bollywood foodies
We tell you about the epicurean preferences of Bollywood stars, their likes and dislikes, diets, etc...
Bipasha Basu: She only eats rice in the form of biryani on her birthday every year! Can you believe that? She is very particular about her diet. She loves gorging on seafood on vacations and then swims it out.
On a rainy day
Bipasha Basu loves the monsoon in Mumbai. She lives in suburban Mumbai and talks about what she does during this season.
Shoes: I think it is best to wear trendy gumboots because you don't want dirty water and muck getting to your feet. I love walking in the rain at Carter Road.
Monsoon tips: Bipasha Basu
Clash with Karan
Director Nikhil Advani’s 3D animation film Delhi Safari and Karan Johar’s directorial comeback Student of the year are coming out the same day. Both Delhi Safari and SOTY are releasing on October 19.
Delhi Safari is about five animals from Borivali National Park, who meet the Prime Minister in Delhi with a plea to stop builders from encroaching on their forests. SOTY is a teenage musical
rom-com with some drama. The lead actors are new.
Heather’s return to Hangover
Actress Heather Graham will return for The Hangover: Part III.
The 42-year-old actress will reprise her role from the first film in which she played Jade, a Las Vegas stripper who Stu (Ed Helms) married in the movie, a publication
reported. Graham did not appear in the second installment of the franchise, which was set in Thailand. However, she will feature in the latest film, which brings the core cast back to the infamous Nevada city.
Liberty Ross ready to forgive hubby
Liberty Ross, wife of director Rupert Sanders, has decided to try reconcile with her husband despite him being caught cheating on her with actress Kristen
Stewart.
Ross and Sanders met in a Century City office building this week (where numerous lawyers practice) though she is keen to work things out, reported a publication.
Bollywood loves Mary Kom
She may have had to settle for a bronze medal after losing in the Olympics semi-finals but woman boxer M C Mary Kom has won the hearts of many Bollywood stars for her commitment and determination. Here’s how some of the stars praised her…
Soha Ali Khan tweeted: Mary Kom is an Olympic champion and a massive inspiration to all of us. What a fighter, what a woman - salutes are in order!
Daddy, daddy cool!
There’s no denying that Priyanka Chopra is daddy’s girl. But now, she has got a tattoo to prove it.
Priyanka, who returned flew back home to Mumbai from Los Angeles last week, chose to pay tribute to her father, who has been ill for a while now, through her first tattoo.
Inked
star: Priyanka Chopra
 what’s on
Fabulous fabrics
Cotton Fab on at Lajpat Rai Bhawan -15 brings weavers from various part of the country to display and sell their handloom products.
A variety of fabrics in cotton and silk like Saganeri, Bagru, Dabu, Gamthi,
Gujari, Bagh, Kalamkari, Batik, Ajarks, Bhagalpur, Champa, Banarsi, Baluchari,
Chanderi, Maheshwari, Chirala, Kota Doriya, Mangalgiri is what you will find here.
Cotton Fab brings a variety of fabrics from all over the country. Photo: Pradeep Tiwari
Sonam's funky appearance
Fashionista Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan launched the third anniversary issue of a weekly Bollywood magazine in Mumbai recently. Sonam was spotted after a long time at any press meet. She wore a funky sari and carried it well. After all, it is fresh off the ramp!
Fresh look: Sonam Kapoor
Youthful take
 Madhura
Naik, who belongs to Mumbai and was last seen on UTV Stars hosting some shows, believes that she was born to be an actor. “I have done youth shows like Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, Dil Mill Gaye and Hum Ne Li hai Shapath because I don’t want to fall prey to saas-bahu serials at all.” We wonder how she feels about being a host to Superdude. “This is my first reality show and again has something to do with the youth, so I’m very excited.”
To be a good host one needs a lot of panache. Rest only time will tell! SHOW TIME:
Madhura Naik
Sunny side
Sunny Leone is loving the attention India is showering on her. Everywhere she goes, people want to pose with
her and parents even make their children pose with her. She is surprised by this but loves the attention and
welcome the country has given her.
Friendly team
Anushka Sharma enjoyed working with Katrina Kaif. She found her friendly, hard-working and they even hung out outside of the sets a couple of time. The girls shot together in London. The film releases in November. Anushka loved working with SRK
again.
Loved one: Katrina Kaif
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