Where fashion is passion
(L-R) Nidhi, Pankaj, Nida Mahmood, Raghavendra Rathore and Neeta LullaBeginning with the latest development, the entry is open for FDI in India and instead of getting paranoid about the competition, Raghavendra Rathore is happy for the opportunities it will bring along. "FDI for the fashion industry translates into more fashion labels, more fashion stores and streets in India, which will generate more awareness as well as opportunities."

designs galore: (L-R) Nidhi, Pankaj, Nida Mahmood, Raghavendra Rathore and Neeta Lulla

Down the line
We found something interesting, something like a revelation — the work of a line-producer in movies is nothing short of a CBI agent! While you take time to chew this one, Gaurav Sharma Gabbar, the man behind the The Theatre Army (a production house of essentially theatre people) and the line-producer for many Bollywood, Hollywood and Punjabi movies explains to us the uncanny comparison.

A comic tale
Shreyas Talpade and Madhurima strike a pose It is time to move on from the regular dal chawal to chilly chicken, butter chicken or anything spicy. For Shreyas Talpade, some addition on the plate can definitely bring about some change. As of now, he savours the masala mix of Priyadarshan's movie Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal (KDM), which brings him to Chandigarh along with the beautiful co-star Madhurima.

fun times: Shreyas Talpade and Madhurima strike a pose

gyan zone
On a purse string
Handbags have always been a woman’s proud possession. Just like apparels, they change with every season. And with the beginning of the autumn/winter season, new collections have hit the market, what we see are bags of different shapes, sizes and of course bright colours, going against the norm that bags in fall and winter should be darker and simpler.

Musical bonanza
In the middle of apprehension and excitement, DJ Lucy Stone, Ministry Of Sound (MOS), London, grabs her lunch at The Blue Blazer, Chandigarh. This is her first trip to India and she has already collected facts on the musical tastes of people here. “It is a good thing to see the crowd react to music and build up,” says Lucy.

Graffiti Aradhika & Sesh

Touch wood!
Aero Group, the veteran shoe maker with its wings spread across the globe through its multiple brands, has unveiled the new Woods Autumn Winter Collection 2012.

star track
Priyanka on a song
Priyanka Chopra launched her brand new international single, In My City, at a suburban five-star recently. It was an incredible event and celebration attended by Priyanka's near and dear ones and the media. The actress even mingled with the media and asked them their opinion on the single.

Raising the bar
Katrina Kaif will undertake training for a unique dance form called acro-dancing for Dhoom 3. Acro-dancing is described as a combination of classical dance with mid-air acrobatics. “Katrina will start with learning acrobatics and gymnastics suspended from a harness.

Rani finds Prithviraj ‘sexiest’
Rani Mukerji brings a special treat for all her fans this October and interestingly the Southern star and her co-star Prithviraj Sukumaran too claims to be her biggest fan. "It's great to work with Rani. I am a big fan of the actress and have seen all her movies. She is so dedicated and hard-working," said Prithviraj

Old guns re-unite on screen
Randhir Kapoor and Vinod Khanna Life has come a full circle for Vinod Khanna and Randhir Kapoor. Thirty eight years after Prakash Mehra's Haath Ki Safaai, they're coming together again in Prabhu Dheva's Hindi remake of his Tamil hit Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana. The veterans had played long-lost brothers in Haath Ki Safaai.


Reel reunion: Randhir Kapoor and Vinod Khanna

Bieber in for role reversal?
Teenage pop star Justin Bieber says he has been approached to play a part in a movie adaptation of best-selling erotic novel Fifty Shades Of Grey.

New lease of life
Actress Penelope Cruz says having her son Leonardo was a life-changing experience. The To Rome With Love actress has 20-month-old son Leonardo with her husband Javier Bardem.

Kapoors go for green god
The Kapoor khandan is lovingly referred to as the first family of the Hindi film industry. With actors having entertained audiences across generations, today’s hot young blood of Bollywood from amongst the Kapoors, Kareena and Ranbir are coming forth to take the nation by storm with their upcoming movies, Heroine and Barfi!

Sonakshi turns teekhi mirchi!
Ajay Devgn loves being a prankster. He teamed up with Sanjay Dutt to challenge their Son Of Sardar co-star Sonakshi Sinha to eat a few chillies on the movie's set and the actress was daring enough to accept the challenge.

Saif Ali Khan Come October…
Saif Ali Khan has been buying suits from London and is also going for fittings and such. Are these for his wedding? Meanwhile, mother Sharmila Tagore has been sending out wedding invites to her near and dear ones. It is an informal invite as of now to people to keep October 18 free for the reception. A formal grand invite will be sent soon. The card is signed with 'Rinku', Sharmila's pet name.

chatter box
Kim in Bigg Boss?
Buzz is that American television reality star Kim Kardashian might be part of Bigg Boss’s new season. Apparently, Colors have approached her and sources claim that she has asked for Rs 4.5 crore as her fee for participation.

Age no bar
At 42, Anchint Kaur can give any young girl a run for her money. Her good looks, acting talent and great physique have worked brilliantly for her as she has given us superb performances in shows like Banegi Apni Baat, Swabhimaan to her last TV appearance in Jhansi Ki Rani. Here she talks about her fitness regimen.

New troublemaker
Krutika Desai, who was last seen in Ram Milaayi Jodi, will soon be back on TV. She will play the mother of Thakur Vikram Singh (Varun Badola) in Zee’s Phir Subah Hogi. Her presence will affect Sugni (Gulki Joshi) as she will create problems for her.





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