Consider yourself warned!
Indian cine-goers missed the chance to see Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine. The acclaimed director did not want any additions to the final cut of his movie. The statuary warning that appears each time anyone on screen lights a cigarette is what Allen believes takes away the attention from the scene.

A still from Blue Jasmine

A still from Blue Jasmine

On a high altitude
Often improvement and success cannot be expressed with words, for they shoulder a larger concern of keeping up with the momentum of growth. While elaborating on the journey of Alliance Francaise, Chandigarh, Mac Sarin, the president of the institute, tenders a metaphor for its success as he calls it not an institute, but a “plane”.

Right direction: (L-R) Dominique Waag and Didier Willard

Right direction: (L-R) Dominique Waag and Didier Willard

A realistic take on life
Shraddha Kapoor is the new girl in news. Be it success of Aashiqui 2 or her decision to do some films and leave others has kept her in limelight. Her kitty is full with endorsements and while working on one of them, she took time to answer our questions.

Putting: Drills for improving speed control
Feel for speed while putting is built with practice and must become part of the sub-conscious mind. Good putters have great 'touch'. They do not need many practice putts to get the speed correct. They read the green well and their sub-conscious mind creates an image of the stroke required which they are able to execute without second thoughts.

Scientific temperament
She was only 14 when she adopted a 4-year-old under-privileged girl child and shouldered the responsibility of financing her education with 2/3rd of her scholarship money. Shrishti Asthana, a product of the Millennium School, who is presently pursuing non-medical, encapsulates in her existence the reflection of youth today.

Street smart
There is something about Sohnie that keeps Angad Anand rather amused as he romances the notion of having her around. Perhaps, it is her nakhras, of which he speaks so fondly, or probably, it is just her sheer presence, that translates into their expression of togetherness that further speaks volumes about their bond.

Flow with the tide
I have no real problems; I just don't feel happy with my life in any sphere. I am single, I have no worries about money, my family is supportive and I am not working currently.

Dressy affair
Dresses' adorning western styles fusioned with Indian embellishments to conceptual sarees in neon colours, and a lot more is what Aliyana is all about. It promises to be a satisfying and enriching shopping experience in Chandigarh presented by Meena Bazaar, which has been launched in Sector 17.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro returns!
Versatile actor Irrfan will team up with seasoned actor Naseeruddin Shah for the sequel to 1983 classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. "It is a cult film. The film is much more relevant today than the time it was made. You can watch it even after 50 years. It will always be relevant because our society will always be corrupt," Irrfan said in an interview.

Richa Chadda’s traditional avatar
The actress who was last seen in Fukrey in a very bold avatar will be seen playing a very traditional character in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ram Leela. She will be seen in elegant ghagra cholis and has learnt many Gujarati dialogues for the role.



Dream come true: Richa Chadda

Dream come true: Richa Chadda

Two’s company
Nephew of actor Vinod Khanna Akhil Kapur is all to make his debut as an actor in Bollywood. He will be seen in Anand Kumar’s Desi Kattey with TV actor Jay Bhanushali. The film has Shasha Agha Khan and Tia Bajpai; Suniel Shetty and Murli Sharma will play an important role in the film too.


Sharp shooters: Akhil Kapur and Jay Bhanushali


Sharp shooters: Akhil Kapur and Jay Bhanushali

Get well soon
We hear that health has taken a toll on Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif. Our sources inform that she is down with high fever and is on heavy dose of antibiotics for the past few days. The actress was even advised complete bed rest.

Boss makes a record
Akshay Kumar is synonymous with action and he is ready to entertain his fans with another action drama Boss. Releasing Wednesday, this is his first film after the not-so-successful underworld drama Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara and it has already created a buzz by entering the Guinness Book of World Records and being the first Hindi movie to release in Latin America.

Bad timing
Vir Das's first solo film is round the corner for its release. The film is titled as Sooper Se Upar However, the actor has been diagnosed with dengue recently. After Ranveer Singh, it is Vir Das who is fighting dengue.

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East meets West

Designs by Joy Mitra and Ashish Viral and Vikrant on the concluding day of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week





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