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Simply Abhay!
With girlfriend and co-star Preeti Desai by his side, Abhay Deol, in Chandigarh for the promotion of his upcoming film
One by Two
, is at his charming best, only too ready to share slices from his personal and professional life...
Only the other day he appeared at an awards function 'supporting' a black eye marking his unusual way of protest taking on the giant music company T-series over the promotional issues of music of his upcoming film One by Two. On Tuesday in Chandigarh he is smiling ear-to-ear, looking as handsome as ever ready to take on a volley of questions, including the very personal ones.
Call him the poster boy of alternative cinema, star actor or the Deol with a difference, Abhay Deol like the rest of the Deol
'khaandan' charms people easily. Only unlike them he wears his relationship up his sleeve and has no hesitation in admitting that Preeti Desai the co-star of his film is also his real life girlfriend.
Good TIMES: Preeti Desai and Abhay Deol. Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Music in his veins
Subjective as it might stand, but to some people a conquest brings greater satisfaction than an honour! A challenge defied brings more pleasure than instant approval. Of all the people he performs for, Chandigarh-based classical musician Subhash Chandra Ghosh, gets a creative high out of playing for the uninitiated rather than the addicted.
The right mix
Chef Vaibhav Kaushik says international fast food chains have become a blessing for youngsters
Even if self-praise is no recommendation, it does make one feel motivated and instills confidence to strive for bigger goals. Take the example of the fast food chain, Chili’s, which each year bestows its chefs with awards for their performance. This year, 29-year-old Vaibhav
Kaushik, Manager, Culinary Innovations and Supply Chain, India, won the Chef of the Year in-house award! "For this in-house award category, there were contenders from 32 countries and 1,500 outlets around the world."
Astro turf
ARIES: Love, celebration, and romance are on the cards. You will be able to accomplish many things today. Working out a new schedule will be useful. You are generous and giving in family and personal relationships. Tarot message: Take timely action.
The year ahead
If your birthday is January 22...
You'll be very capricious. Your beloved will give you some suggestions, but your mind will be on other things and this may lead to minor tiffs. Your warmth and genuine sense of humour makes a stronger impression on people than you think. This is a wonderful time for you to show your generous side, especially to your close friends. Encourage a friend to make serious changes in his/her life. A little push from your end could do the trick and make your friend happy. Your domestic and partnership affairs are of special interest in 2014. Contracts and agreements tend to be long lasting.
 Chatter box
Travel diary of a chef...
Fox Traveller announced the launch of the third season of its highly successful and most watched show Twist of Taste-Coastal Curries. The show will see the New York based Michelin starred chef and restaurateur, Vikas Khanna, on a seaside adventure. Vikas will travel to the sandy beaches of Udvada, Ratnagiri, Goa, Mangalore, Udupi, Manipal, Kochi and Pondicherry, visiting places, meeting people and giving his signature touch to the local
flavours.
What's cooking: Vikas Khanna
The golden role
Actress Flora Saini, who has worked down South, will be next seen in Nagesh Kuknoor's upcoming film on human trafficking titled
Lakhsmi.
Flora will be playing the character of Swarna who is the queen of prostitutes in the red light area. She says, "I had been approaching filmmakers with my pictures. One day I got a call from Nagesh Sir's office and went for the auditions and eventually for look tests. Lakshmi is a very special film and when I got an offer, for the role of
Swarna, I was excited. Few actresses get a chance like this. Swarna is a very special character because she is someone who enjoys her importance and at the same time she supports the cause of abused women. She has the humour in her and also the soft side of a woman."
Raageshwari to tie the knot
Raageshwari Loomba, an Indian pop singer, television anchor, yoga expert, former VJ of Channel V and MTV and a motivational guru will enter into wedlock to a London based international law barrister Sudhanshu Swaroop on January 27 in Mumbai.
It’s rocking
Long lasting
How Long Will I Love You? is a song by Scottish rock band The Waterboys. It is from their fifth studio album, Room to Roam (1990), and has been written by Mike Scott. The song was subsequently covered by English recording artist Ellie Goulding and released as the second single from the repackaged edition of her second studio album, Halcyon, titled Halcyon Days (2013). The song is also included on the soundtrack to the 2013 Richard Curtis film About Time. Goulding performed How Long Will I Love You live in the BBC Children in Need Appeal Show on BBC One on November 15, 2013.
Melodious notes
Only those who understand music, have the ability to create it. Jogan Singh, who recently launched his debut music album,
Inglistani, is heavily into Punjabi music and that reflects in his work as well. "This is the first music album for which I have composed music. Also, I have sung a song in the album and it's called
Soota," he begins. Jogan owns a music production house, Unique Music Production, and the album features singer RV, who is also Jogan's dear friend. "I did my bachelors and Masters in music from Punjabi university, Patiala, and won several gold medals for the folk songs that I sung at the university level, including bhangara
boliya, malvai gidda and jhumar. We catch up with him.
TRENDSETTER
In vogue
Winter fashion is at its peak and with many options to choose from in coats, jackets as well as boots, it's time to rock. Priyanka Kapoor, an interior designer at PIFT, Ludhiana, likes to wear the latest available in the market.
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All set for red |
A model presents a creation by Belgian designer Raf Simons as a part of his Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 fashion collection for French fashion house Christian Dior. —Reuters |
Child’s play
Chandigarh-based Creativatorss Event & Production has unveiled India's Kids Models official calendar 2014. The calendar, which is first-of-its-kind in the region, showcases twelve different model kids from nine months age to eight years. Earlier, these kids have taken part in the fashion shows held in city in September, 2013. The calendar was unveiled by Punjabi film actor Sameeksha Singh.
Prashant Bhardwaj, Director, Creativatorss Event & Production says, "We have profiles of above 800 kids. Out of these, as many as 20 kids are now officially enrolled with us and we are providing training to them. We were also maintaining there profiles and ready to fulfill any requirements if they need kids as models for fashion shows and still shoots. We are also planning an exclusive kids' workshop this summer."
Katy Perry to the rescue
Singer-actress Selena Gomez has turned to pop sensation Katy Perry for relationship advice.
The 21-year-old singer, who recently ended her year-long relationship with Justin Bieber, says the 29-year-old Roar star helps her understand why boys are "threatened" by her "lifestyle", reported a website.
"I actually talked to Perry about guys who are intimidated by strong girls," she said. "I haven't found someone yet who could understand my lifestyle, support it, love me through it and not be threatened by it," she added.
— PTI
Arjun and Aalia are an item!
Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are gradually coming out in the open with their relationship as they arrived at and left a party together and made no qualms about being seen together. Perhaps, it is just for promotion of their movies.
Extending the helping hand
Salman Khan has said that he likes to work with newcomers as they do not have date issues. He has cast Daisy Shah in Jai Ho because she dances well, looks good and acts well too. He was given a break so he wants to help out other people too.
Busy brewing things
Karan Johar will direct once again at the end of 2014. Right now, he is busy with India's Got Talent and Koffee with Karan. His last directorial venture was Student of The Year.
No metrosexual this
Ranbir Kapoor has declined a commercial for a soap brand because he does not want to be associated with feminine products. The commercial would have featured his ex-flame Deepika Padukone. His refusing the endorsement because of her is ruled out because they are doing a film together.
What is Sunny Leone craving for?
Sunny Leone has admitted to having a sweet tooth and claims that she puts some extra sugar in her tea. She avoids keeping sugar in her house so that she doesn’t put it in her tea or make a dessert out of it.
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