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NOTES of change
Away from the typical folk style, Punjabi films are now using tracks that have a Bollywood or even an international feel. The trend is reaping rich dividends...
The suave-looking singer-actor Amrinder Gill sings the 'first look' song from his upcoming movie Tu Mera 22, Main Tera 22, main naiyo jaana, at a Punjabi beauty pageant. Within two hours, 77 videos of the song found a place on Youtube. This happens with every other song these days, but what brought in the 'really' look are the comments posted by Youtube users — first time Punjabi music in country style, very Bollywoodish, simply filmi.
A still from Carry On Jatta
In step
Model-actor Claudia Ciesla is happy with her Bollywood journey so far
Claudia Ciesla is happy with her stint in the city of dreams — Mumbai. Her recent number Balma in the film Khiladi 786 has gone down well with the audience. "This is the best Divali gift I could have asked for," says Claudia, who has to her credit two reality shows Bigg Boss and Zor Ka Jhatka, as well as Punjabi movie Yaar Pardesi.
Action-packed
Action director James Bomalick says action in movies is not merely fight sequences, but an art where a set of defined sequences are created
Just about enough romance; some comedy, a little bit of tragedy...what next? How about filling the slot with some heavy-duty action? There we are, using action as and when required. Blowing up cars, jumping from tall building, racing bikes in narrow lanes...this is action for us. Action director James Bomalick is here to give the whole sequence a spin.
FAST PACED: (L-R) Sanjay Gokal, James Bomalick and Deepak Raja
Don't want to be an actress forever: Anushka
Actress Anushka Sharma feels that success and fame in the film industry are not permanent and she tries
not to get carried away...
Actress Anushka Sharma is pursuing a practical approach when it comes to Bollywood. She believes that acting is not the only thing she wants to do in her life and stardom is just a fleeting phase.
I am desperate for work: Kristen Stewart
After her Twilight series has come to an end, actress Kristen Stewart says she is looking for work "desperately".
The 22-year-old, who shot to fame with the vampire fantasy franchise, is hoping someone out there feels like taking a chance on her, reported a publication.
From Delhi to BAFTA
Three short films by Delhi school students have been short listed in the Faiths category at the British Academy of film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards this year.
Together we can
Apparently, Arshad Warsi and Minissha Lamba are bonding big time on the sets of Zilla Ghaziabad. They are spending time even off the sets and Arshad is keen on having Minissha in most of his scenes and also increasing her footage in the movie. What is cooking?
Weight and watch
Keira Knightley once thought she was anorexic
Keira Knightley says she almost convinced herself that she was anorexic
after a media storm over her weight. The British actress, currently starring in Joe Wright's big-screen adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's Anna
Karenina, spoke in-depth about how she does not feel comfortable in her body and that rumours concerning her thin figure hit her pretty hard, reported a magazine.
Image control: Keira Knightley
Ali Zafar signs another rom-com
Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar, who was last seen in Anu Menon's London Paris New York, has signed Neeraj Panday’s next film Aman Ki Asha, opposite Yami Gautam.
High designs
Celebrity designer Manish Malhotra and stylist Pernia Qureshi collaborate for the first time
Manish Malhotra, ace Bollywood designer, is known for his beautifully designed Indian pieces, often donned by leading ladies of the Indian film Industry, both on and off the screen. With ensembles that are a celebration of all things festive and Indian, Manish Malhotra introduces his exclusive collection to Pernia's Pop Up Shop.
AB grooves with Ajay, Sonakshi
It was time for some Punjabi power on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati as Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha dropped in to challenge their grey cells on the show.
All about Anarkali
Fashion designer Joy Mitra is on a high these days. He is just back from showcasing his collection at a fashion week in Fiji, for which he was nominated by the NIFT and the Ministry of Textiles.
Master Chef
Broccoli brunching!
We all know broccoli is one of the top wonder foods for our health and well being. But its alien to our palate and to our cuisine, and honestly, it tastes like nothing on earth! To make it appealing, it needs a good kick of seasoning and flavour. Broccoli needs little or no cooking, behaving well with just a flash-blanching before being prepared. The thicker stalks can be peeled and chopped into logs whereas the tender ones can be tossed in just as they are. This warm salad is your complete nourishment platter and makes an ideal winter-brunch dish with rice and a paneer or a non-veg dish.
Punjabi Tadka
Sentimental talk
The Dai Lakh Di singer Jasii Jasraj is back again. This time to act in a film called Bikar Bai Sentimental
Jassi Jasraj, the singer who has seen sky rocketing success and then a lull phase in his career. But there is no stopping this Punjabi singer who made his debut in 2001 with his super hit album Dai Lakh
Di. Currently busy with his debut movie Bikar Bai Sentimental, Jassi gets candid.
GET PHYSICAL
Absolutely gorgeous
Most of us would love to have flat abs but no matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to get there. Most of the frustration surrounding the abs is due to misinformation and unrealistic expectations. The common belief is that if you have fat over your abs, then exercising the ab muscles will make that fat go away. While exercising the particular muscle may increase strength on that area for sure. The only way to burn fat from your belly is to reduce overall body fat by creating a calorie deficit.
Speed it up
Puma, the global sport lifestyle company in partnership with Kapsons, has opened their largest retail store in India, in the city of Chandigarh. Puma’s latest groundbreaking performance collection, EvoSpeed was also launched. The Puma Store is located at Sector 17.
chatter box
Sridevi to make
television debut?
There was a time when television meant deglamourised work and a strict no-no for actors pertaining to Bollywood. Today, with the constant influx of reality shows and change of concept, these film stars have pervaded into television. However, there is a specific trait one may notice in the stars working for television. Either they are superstars of today or are super successful stars of the former times. The last feature comprises of celebrities like Madhuri Dixit, Raveena Tandon, Karishma Kapoor and many more.
AB grooves with Ajay, Sonakshi
It was time for some Punjabi power on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati as Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha dropped in to challenge their grey cells on the show. Ajay and Sonakshi made an appearance on the show to promote their upcoming film Son of Sardaar. Ajay — Sonakshi were at their wittiest best as they joked and laughed with Amitabh Bachchan. During the game, AB questioned Ajay about their dancing skills to which Ajay agreed that he wasn't always comfortable dancing. AB requested Ajay and Sonakshi to show a few dance steps on their favourite song from their film. Sonakshi pulled in Big B and then the trio grooved to Rani tu main raja.
Looking for a different role
Popular star Avinash Sachdev who seems to have gone missing since his show Choti Bahu ended, talks about what he's looking for and what the two seasons of his only TV show meant to him.
Break through!
Anushka Ranjan, daughter of Shashi and Anu Ranjan, is a model and she has finally got a much-deserved break in movies. Sajid Nadiadwala has taken her under his wings and will cast her in a movie which starts shooting in mid-2013. She is a pretty girl and quite sexy too so we cannot wait to see her set the screen on fire.
Model moves:
Anushka Ranjan
Out of the blue
Shahana Goswami read and loved Salman Rushdie's Midnight Children and developed a fondness for one particular character. So when Deepa Mehta signed her on for a movie on the book, she asked to play her favourite character and even got the role. Now that’s too good to be true.
Character sketch
Jacqueline Fernandez looks great in Race 2. In fact, she looks quite different too. She has poker-straight black hair with a fringe and does sword fighting in the movie. Her look is inspired by Angelina Jolie's character in Salt. She even worked on sword fighting and got really fit for the role because she has many action sequences in the movie.
The year ahead
If your birthday is November 16...
You'll be able to finalise an important deal concerning your salary and career progression. Someone close to you will give good advice about your relationship; try to follow it and the year will pass more smoothly. Familiar routines are reassuring. Do whatever you can to deepen your enjoyment of life. When you engage this side of yourself, you become a lot more creative. If you're looking for work, you could find a position that draws on your artistic talent.
Astro turf
ARIES: Your card "Two of Cups" suggests that romance will be much on your mind. Independent efforts are unlikely to bring spectacular gains. You might have to cancel a proposed trip.
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