Classic thought
Musical Note: Gursharan Singh. Having combined education with music, educationist Gursharan Singh is looking forward to the musical adaptation of Kim
A sitarist being fine with the idea of youngsters taking to the guitar, aspiring to become rock-stars or following Western music is rare. Surprisingly, thirty years of experience as an educationist weighs heavier on Gursharan Singh than 55 years of being a sitarist! For him learning is important, the subjects can vary. Gursharan Singh, a sitarist, and as he introduces himself, "More importantly an educationist," doesn't mind students trying to internationalise their art. He then happily indulges in some introspection.

Musical Note: Gursharan Singh. Photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Hemant Pandey (L) and Gaurav Shah A role to remember
Actor Hemant Pandey of television comedy show Office Office fame loves to do the serious act. Precisely the reason why he is looking forward to his upcoming movie
As a section of people discuss various probabilities that can happen at the end of 2012, a man squatted on green grass, enjoying a balmy afternoon, looks around and confidently blurts out his career move. "My career will see a drastic change in 2016. I totally believe in astrology and I think I have already taken a step towards it."

Role bound: Hemant Pandey (L) and Gaurav Shah

What a start!
Grilled, barbecued, baked, non-greasy, easy-to-share portions and a lot of variety; starters are no longer the introduction to the main course, but have off-late become an avid competitor to the main course dishes. There are no prizes for guessing that the first course is slowly becoming the main course!

Astro turf
ARIES: Check newspaper and Internet to know what is happening in your area. You win over an enemy. Family life is charged with tension. A health crisis might strike. Tarot message: Follow the path that you think is right. Don’t follow others.

The year ahead
If your birthday is December 5...
Everything goes well if you avoid a project that threatens to cost you dearly. Be careful to wait for the proper moment to make that irreversible decision. Patience and consideration are better than rashness. You've been having a great time, but you have to fulfill your responsibilities for others. Put your focus back on work. If you're dealing with a difficult project, keep pushing yourself to perfect it. You'll make some mistakes along the way, but these can always be fixed. Part of the problem is that this situation reminds you of a painful occurrence from the past. 

Chatter box
Family ties
Star World’s new show Packed to the Rafters starts December 4 and is about a family. Happily married couple, Julie and Dave Rafter are over the moon when Ben, their last child, finally decides to leave home. After raising three kids, the couple is free! It's a chance for them to do what they want, when they want and on their own terms. However, less than 48 hours after Ben moves next door, all dreams of freedom come to an end when their three kids realise that being with their parents is a lot more comfortable than being out on their own, which causes them all to come flocking back.

Second innings
Indian actresses are beautiful, talented (some of them), and they have it all. Yet, when it comes to marriage, not all have been very lucky and their husbands have been married before in some cases. We take a look at actresses who are not the first wives of their husbands. They hate playing the second wife in movies but have no qualms doing so in real life.
Sridevi: Sridevi and Boney Kapoor are not legally married because Mona Kapoor refused to divorce Boney. Sridevi was Mona's friend and Mona gave her a place to stay but she stole her husband in the bargain. Sridevi and Boney tied the knot later.

HEART talk
Work it out
I am a 27-year-old working woman. I think I am falling for my boss. My fellow colleagues are discouraging me to say anything to him. Do you think this is unreasonable? — Simran, Mohali

Danny Boyle upset with Shekhar Kapur?
It has been long since Shekhar Kapur announced his ambitious film Paani, starring Hrithik Roshan. But things are finally in place as Shekhar has found a producer in Aditya Chopra. “Paani was written 15 years ago. But no one thought it would be such a big issue then,” Kapur wrote. Rumours were also that Hollywood filmmaker Danny Boyle was interested in the project. But Kapur put an end to rumours by announcing Yash Raj Films as the producer.

Evelyn steals the show
Evelyn Sharma Bollywood newbie Evelyn Sharma is fast turning into fashion industry’s favourite muse! After walking the ramp for the who's who of the designer world, Evelyn opened the show for ace designer Rocky S with a bang at the India Resort Fashion Week (IRFW) on Candolim Beach in Goa this week.

Showstopper: Evelyn Sharma

Come & play
Sambhang theatre group is organising the 25th one-act play competition Natyotsav 2012 in the memory of artist Prabhat at Shivalik Public School, Mohali on December 8. As many as 150 participants are expected to show their talent in the competition. Somesh, coordinator of Sambhang theatre group, said Prabhat was a theatre artist who had displayed his talent through 25 plays and sacrificed his life while saving a child. Natyotsav is held every year. — TNS

Budding buddyhood
Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra performed together in Dubai and then met the media backstage. Salman is planning to do a film with Priyanka Chopra which will be announced soon. They both have become good friends these days. Salman even said he was PC's favourite co-star to which she agreed!

Family business
Neetu Singh Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor will not play Ranbir Kapoor's parents in Abhinav Kashyap's Besharam. They are playing Haryanvi cops instead and this is the first time all three Kapoors are acting in one film. Maybe they should rope in Kareena and Karisma Kapoor for an item song or special appearance!

Kareena Kapoor Bebo skips Talaash party
Kareena Kapoor skipped the premiere of Talaash for her Bigg Boss shoot and she also skipped Aamir Khan's house party for the movie on Friday night. No one knows why she did that. She said she would come but did not turn up. All of them have got rave reviews for the movie!

Going for the Kill
Shaad Ali will cast Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in Kill Dill and the shooting will begin in 2013. He is waiting for the new pair to finish shooting for Raam Leela. Ranveer will sport a completely different look.

Idol worship: Shazahn Padamsee Imitating Mila
Shazahn Padamsee is a big fan of Mila Kunis and has taken inspiration from the cute and sexy actress for her role in an upcoming film. She wants to look cute, sexy and glamourous like MK! But, well, Mila can act too apart from looking great!

Idol worship: Shazahn Padamsee

Knot so fast
Wait is on: Soha Ali Khan & Kunal Khemu Soha Ali Khan is happy in her relationship with Kunal Khemu but she is not ready for marriage as yet and will not marry in 2013. Everybody loves asking her this question. Kunal is younger than Soha.

Wait is on: Soha Ali Khan & Kunal Khemu

Wedding bells
Vidya Balan's wedding preparations are well underway and somebody has been giving the media all the news though she does not talk about it publicly. Any guesses guys who could be that source?





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