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Living with the legends
Imagine stepping into the shoes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle or Ian Fleming or Rudyard Kipling and living with the characters they
immortalised. Author Andrew Lycett has been there, done that…
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle based the legendary character of Sherlock Holmes on a professor in his University. At times it is fun getting to be the man who ideated Sherlock Holmes or living the proxy life of James Bond; in other words being a biographer is like reliving a life that was lived and it comes with its own set of perks. "While achieving absolute objectivity is impossible, it is nice to be able to go through a person's letters," says author Andrew Lycett, who stops over in Chandigarh to catch the India versus England cricket match.
"There is definitely a market for biographies. This is evident from the fact that I have managed to live," he laughs at an interaction session at the British Library, Chandigarh, on Tuesday.
Laughter the best medicine
This simplest thing, let's say philosophically, is to hurt someone. Well, then this leaves us with one of the toughest things to do —make someone laugh! Minto from Kadian (Gurdaspur), the winner of Laughter Da Master 2 on PTC channel, nods his head in approval, "Indeed, it is never easy to make someone laugh and that too if you are on a show where you have to make the judges as well as the audiences laugh," says Minto, who has completed an M.Sc in Botany from the Khalsa College, Amritsar.
Run along
Deepika Singh attended the Mumbai Marathon on Sunday. She had gone there to cheer the participants. Though she also wanted to run for the marathon, she couldn't as she had to get back to the shooting of her daily soap. She interacted with her fans there and expressed her desire to run for the marathon next time
Here today, gone tomorrow
Manini Mishra who is seen in the television serial Adaalat was earlier seen in Mahadev. She loves having time on her hands.
You haven't been doing much TV these days?
Well, there aren't many good roles. I am enjoying Adaalat on Sony with Ronit Roy. I play a lawyer and I shoot for few days a week so time isn't an issue. I love being a lawyer perhaps because as a child I wanted to be a lawyer. Now with all the play acting, my dream is coming true.
When Vidya met Siddharth
The 58th Filmfare Award function was very much special for the newly-married Vidya Balan and the reason is very touchy and nostalgic. Vidya Balan was glowing as she walked the red carpet of the Filmfare Award with her dearest husband UTV head honcho Siddharth Roy Kapur. "This is the first time I am coming with my husband (Siddharth Roy Kapur)", she said.
I don't take career advice from anyone: Kalki
Kalki Koechlin has made her mark in Bollywood by doing atypical heroine roles and the actress says she doesn't believe in taking advice from anyone when it comes to her career.
It's different
Emraan describes Ghanchakkar as a refreshing comedy
Ready to tickle viewers' funny bones with Ghanchakkar, Bollywood's serial kisser Emraan Hashmi says that comedy in his forthcoming U/A film is more situational and different from usual comedies.
Comic avatar: Emraan Hashmi
Freida rocks the boat
Imposes pre-condition before signing Navdeep Singh's film
After two shelved films with Abhay Deol, Navdeep Singh seems to have finally found a script that can be directed.
We have it from a reliable source that Navdeep's new project is about a female detective who is out to solve a murder mystery. Navdeep has zeroed it on Freida Pinto to star in the film. She has shown a keen interest. However, there's one problem.
Starry eyed
Kirti Kulhari is climbing up the ladder of stardom in a slow and steady manner…
Kirti Kulhari has made her way to filmdom and she is here to stay. With her four movies — Rise Of The Zombie, Jal, Single Chal Riyaa Hun, Sooper Se Ooper — slated to release this year, she is happy portraying all characters —from a simple village belle to the modern babe.
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Graceful exit
Anushka Sharma went out of her way to avoid her alleged former flame Ranveer Singh at a party. His current flame (reportedly) was also present at the party so Anushka did not want any awkward moments and exited when he arrived.
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Launch pad
Himmatwala will release in a couple of months and is undergoing post production right now. The first look will be launched at one of the oldest single-screen theatres in suburban Mumbai on January 24 with the cast and crew in attendance.
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CELEB POINT
Cherished moments
Just got back from Ludhiana and Patiala. First things first, I am so touched by your overwhelming response to my write-ups. This is my way of connecting with you. A lady came up to me in Patiala and hugged me tight. She said, "Thanks for reintroducing me to myself! After reading your write-up I went on a date with myself, the Divya Dutta way."
Modern designs
Embodying the modern Indian woman and her individual taste, Tanishq has launched IVA--a new fashion jewellery line in gold to celebrate the true essence of womanhood. Keeping the jewellery line minimalistic and yet contemporary, IVA also marks Tanishq's entry into fashion jewellery space.
it’s rocking
High-voltage notes
If you still haven't felt the electronic high and the sweet music rush on which you can trip for a while, it's time you hopped on to the nearest jukebox and looked for Swedish House Mafia, a progressive house band, which performed in Delhi last November. They announced the release of Don't You Worry Child at the Future Music Festival, 2012 and the song is already a strong enough to sell 1,35,000 copies. The inspiration for the song was derived from the band's outlandish escapades in Australia and its beauty, which is said to have made the grown up men cry. The song features vocals from John Martin.
Master Chef
Have your cake and eat it too!
We all like to bake cakes and now the cooking thrust is more towards promoting health, so we do try to make such combinations with ingredients high on nutrition. With a play of honey, cinnamon and fresh fruits this is a sure winner.
Music to the ear
Priyanka Chopra's music album will be launched this year and her first single In My City was a smash hit. She has already written 45 songs for her upcoming albums and is on a roll. She does not plan to discuss anything about the songs as yet. She writes mostly from her life experiences.
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Saif's wisdom
Saif Ali Khan has just about returned from London and busy promoting Race 2. He talks about being married and fitness and more.
Looking fit
I had gained weight after the wedding parties.
But I started shooting for Bullet Raja with Tigmanshu Dhulia and there I had a regular schedule—shooting, working out, watching television, sleeping on time and watching
what I eat. So I lost weight. Even when we were in Switzerland, we ate healthy.
chatter box
Super winner
Delhi- based, 20- year-old Paras's happiness knew no bounds when he was announced the winner of Integriti Bindass Superdude! With just one task and three finalists to go, the competition was getting hotter by the minute. The last task was a 'Dark Room' dating challenge wherein the boys couldn't see the girls but only observe their moves and woo them. All the three boys did a fair job at it but as luck would have it, it was Paras who impressed Aditi the most!
The year ahead
If your birthday is January 23...
An interest in foreign lands and cultures will motivate you to take a trip. You're about to witness a way of life that is entirely different from your own. This will put your own problems in proper perspective. It will also reassure that no matter what their circumstances, people have the same goals.
Astro Turf
ARIES: It is important that you use your time in a worthwhile manner. Pointless arguments and debates will only waste your time; therefore do not engage in them. The future looks bright and hopeful. Tarot message: Try to avoid serious discussions with loved ones.
Lucky colour: Peacock-blue.
Lucky number: 61
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