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More the merrier
After the rousing success of
Carry on Jatta, the same team of actors and men behind the lens are back with a laughter riot —
Jatts in Golmaal. We dig in more to find out whether comedies are the order of the day…
The biggest compliment for the Punjabi film industry is coming from its biggest competitor —
Bollywood. Not in words as such, but how the latter is repositioning its work strategy. For example, directors in B-town now ensure that the release dates of their movies do not clash with that of Punjabi films.
The lesson was learnt when Carry on Jatta and Jatt and Juliet ate into the share of Hindi films in North India, and even abroad. "How much can Bollywood change? Some 70 Punjabi films will release next year," says
Ksshitaj, co-director of the film Carry on Jatta, who is now busy directing Jatts in
Golmaal. He was in Chandigarh to announce the same along with the actors on Monday.
1) Role
call: (L-R) Samiksha Singh and Aarya Babbar. 2) SCREEN SHOT: The cast of the movie
Jatts in Golmaal.
3) R Raja (L) and Ksshitaj. Photos: Manoj Mahajan
Prim & proper
Wannabe young ladies are minding their P's and Q's over soup in Park Plaza after their graduation in the cosmopolitan-1 course of ISOE — The International School of Etiquette, Ludhiana. Affiliated to the parent body in Manhattan, the institute has taken these girls through an extensive period of training, including the art of conversation, social manners, table etiquettes, especially for fine-dining, the 'do-it-yourself' art of make-up and hair-styling; nuances of international cuisine and most important of all, the art of self-defense.
The fresh graduates of the International School of Etiquette in Ludhiana. Photo: HIMANSHU MAHAJAN
Astro turf
ARIES: The card The Devil suggests that a relationship of yours can be shaken. Start thinking about what can go wrong. A temptation to overindulge might not be good. Tarot message: Don’t forsake a new learning opportunity because of pride.
Lucky colour: Turquoise.
The year ahead
If your birthday is December 4...
Your energy will make you feel invincible and will earn the respect of colleagues as well as superiors. You'll be curious to discover something extra about your loved one; try to avoid showing this, as it could be misinterpreted.
It's easy for you to attract money-making opportunities. People respond well to your compassionate, warm-hearted approach to life. Take this opportunity to apply for a job. You'll fare well in a position that involves preparing food, caring for children or creating comfortable environments.
 Chatter box
A brush with Binny
Punjabi kudi Binny Sharma who grabbed eyeballs in Dance India Dance has stormed the small screen again with her new show on Sahara One television. She portrays the character Meera in Dheeraj Kumar’s family show Tujh Sang Preet Lagayee Sajna. Earlier, the cute, charming Binny, charmed the viewers with her role in Sanjog Se Bani Sangini. She talks about her new
role. DREAM COME TRUE: Binny Sharma
Short & sweet
The good old SMS has turned twenty. But is it still as popular a means of communication as in the days of yore? We find out…
Every emotion, feeling, every thought…found a passage. A small blank space allowed us to pour our heart on to it and then send it to whomsoever it was meant for. This is what SMSing would do and this is what it still does, though its undisputed territory has now been encroached upon by some funky and happening services like the BlackBerry Messenger or the WhatsApp Messenger.
As the text message celebrated its 21st birthday on Sunday, we text people on how frequently do they message. While we do that, a study reveals that the volume of texts has dropped down to a significant number. Ping! Who is replying first!
Par Excellence
The turning action of the body
The engine of the golf swing is the turning or rotation of the body. This powerful move throws the arms into their plane if the arms have no work of their own. The arms will only go off plane when they do some work themselves. The rotation of the body creates centrifugal force which, when combined with the dropping of the arms with gravity, produce club head speed.
 Doc Talk
Joint venture
Many people complain of worsening pain in winter. Low air pressure during rain and low temperature in winter are main reasons for pain. In cold weather, the body may circulate less blood to the peripheral areas as a way of conserving warm blood around the heart. As a result, joints become stiffer, which leads to joint pain. When the skin is colder, pain sensors work more, which is why it hurts more.
A mélange of dancing stars
Dancer Salman Khan, all set to make his acting debut with choreographer-director Remo D'Souza's Anybody Can Dance, says the 3D dance film has kept pop legend Michael Jackson alive in every way possible. "It is already known that Remo sir is a great fan of
MJ.
Enterprising Akhtar
Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar have opened a private preview theatre in Santacruz. Both wanted to time it’s opening with their big release as producers of Talaash. Unfortunately work has not yet got completed and screenings would be able to start only text week.
Excel Entertainment's Talaash is their big release after Shah Rukh Khan's Don 2 and it comes almost a year later after Don 2.
Both were keen to have the plush private theatre open for all by Wednesday before the release however few things have lead to its delay and it will be available for viewing after a week.
“No clash with Aamir,” says Himesh
The monsoon of clashes that began with the simultaneous release of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardar will be carried forward with the release of the Aamir Khan-starrer Talaash and Akshay Kumar’s Khiladi 786 though the films will be released within a week of each other on November 30 and December 7, respectively.
TRENDSETTER
Jewel in the crown
The discerning eye can spot style from far. It is the attitude which speaks for itself other than being carefully attired according to what is ‘a la mode’! What clicks where is anybody’s guess but those who make heads turn wherever they go are called trendsetters in the true sense!
History re-lived
A documentary on the popular Ghadar movement, Dujja Ghadar (Revolt II) was premiered at Punjab Kala Bhawan auditorium in Chandigarh recently.
Produced and directed by Khushal Lalli, it aims at spreading awareness about the now forgotten freedom struggle launched by Punjabi Indians abroad.
Organised by Punjab Music and Drama Academy, the premiere had Lalli explaining the reasons and the nuances involved in making such a movie.
Samaira, Kareena glued to Fevicol se…
Actress Kareena Kapoor says she loved the rustic lyrics of Fevicol se, her latest item number in Dabangg 2, and is sure that her niece Samaira is also going to love it. Samaira is Kareena's sister Karisma Kapoor's daughter. The song is sung by Mamta Sharma and choreographed by Farah Khan.
Understanding dad
Actor Akshay Kumar doesn't wish to push his son Aarav into filmdom and says he has full freedom to make his own career choices.
"If he wants to become an actor, he can. He is just 10 years old. He can become whatever he wishes to, when he grows up. He might want to become a doctor or lawyer or anything, I don't want to pressurise him at the moment," said
Akshay.
Miley Cyrus loves honest Osbourne
Singer Miley Cyrus believes she and singer Kelly Osbourne are such good friends because they share an honest nature. "I like it when people are honest. Like, if I look bad, I want you to tell me if I look bad. I've always been that person," said Cyrus.
Pitt splashes 75,000 pounds on Christmas gift
Actor Brad Pitt has reportedly spent a whopping 75,000 pounds on a Noddy car painting by iconic artist Bambi as a gift to his partner Angelina Jolie on
Christmas. Pitt commissioned an oil painting of him, Angelina and their six children in a bright red and yellow Noddy car. The couple and their six kids, Maddox, 11, Pax, eight, Zahara, seven, Shiloh, six, and four-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, love the Noddy and Big-Ears stories by Enid Blyton.
“The Jolie-Pitt children love Noddy; they each have a Noddy car," said a source. “Brad wants the painting to be a surprise Christmas present to hang in the kids’ playroom. The artwork titled The Rainbow Family will show all six children squashed into a Noddy car with a shadowy Brad and Angie in the background. Brad asked if there could be extra space left for future children,” the source added.
— IANS
Unhealthy addiction
Singer Robbie Williams reportedly has developed an unhealthy addiction to the
Internet. The 38-year-old Take  That star spends all his free time reading
Youtube comments to see what fans think of his music. "Robbie spends more
and more time searching the Internet to see what fans are saying about him. It
has become an unhealthy obsession," a source said. "When his video
gets released he spends his free time checking Youtube comments. His wife Ayda
is getting fed-up with it," it added. The singer has seven Number 1
singles, eight Number 1 studio albums and over 60 million records sold as a solo
artist. — PTI
Net buff: Robbie Williams
 Rihanna reveals her next single
Singer Rihanna revealed her next single in the album Unapologetic after Diamonds will be Stay. Stay will be released January 7 next year. Unapologetic, is Rihanna's seventh album. It recently became her fourth UK number one album when it climbed to the top of the charts in November.
Her latest single, Diamonds, from the album has already reached the top of the official UK singles chart.
— IANS
 Fit for a bride
Sham Fashion Mall exhibited a spectacular range of wedding lehengas, exclusive designer sarees, ethnic
sarees, unstitched suits, fabrics, party and formal wear, shawls, men’s ethnic wear, and a complete floor dedicated to gold, diamond, kundan, polki and jadau jewellery, handcrafted by master craftsman from all over India, handpicked and tailor-made to suit your specific needs and style.
— TNS
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