Decent proposal
When Hugh Grant, in his pink shirt, playing William Thacker, a seeming 'Horse and Hound' reporter asks the love of his life Anna Scott (played by Julia Roberts) whether she will reconsider her decision to marry him, the hall full of reporters wait with bated breath for her reply. As does the audience! Every girl waits for such a moment and in no less spectacular form as the one enjoyed by millions in the Hollywood movie Notting Hill. Guys and girls, today is the day — Propose Day. If you are still raking your brains on how to ask the love of your life to be yours, here's how some people did.

The majestic touch
Syed Aijazuddin Don’t let the name Fakir befool you. Pakistan's foremost art historian Fakir Syed Aijazuddin, recipient of the Order of British Empire, is as regal as it can get. And not merely for he belongs to the illustrious family of Fakir Brothers of Lahore, who occupied positions of eminence in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign. If his ancestor Fakir Azizuddin was the Sikh ruler's spokesperson on matters relating to foreign affairs, two other Fakir brothers were an integral part of the Sikh Court of Lahore.

Art world:
Syed Aijazuddin Photos: Vicky Gharu

Power of poetry
Hasnain Nizami(R) with his team When an art form is an extension of spirituality, it has the same effect on audience, irrespective of the venue it is performed at. Even if the two are as starkly different as a college or the shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya in Delhi! For Hasnain Nizami and his group, their form of music, qawwali is a medium to connect with God and that isn't subjective to any external factor. But at the same time, Hasnain, 38, also understands that Sufi music and poetry is not a layman's language.

spiritual note:
Hasnain Nizami(R) with his team

STAR TRACK
Fond memories
Siddharth Malhotra talks about the importance of Hasee Toh Phasee, his second release, in his life.

Third time together...
Raveena the seductress
Extra M for good luck
Best friend
A look at Youngistan
Huma off to Berlin
Why is Kat unhappy?
Tips for Red Carpet
Trailer launch

chatter box
Overcoming fears
After shows like Pratigya and hosting Savdhan India, Pooja Gor is excited about being part of adventure stunt reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi. She talks to us about it and much more.

Promotional drive...
Getting emotional
Health issues
Injury scare
Great going
Bigg question!

punjabi scope
Not gripping at all
The Punjabi film industry has declared an open competition; you bet all filmmakers actors and producers are invited to be a part of it - to compete with each other for the worst movie award! This competition has just started…entering the fray is the much-hyped film Kirpaan. Directed by Amrik Gill, the movie could have changed the current Punjabi film scenario…if only!

first-day-first show
Have fun
Hasee Toh Phasee
Hasee Toh Phasee is a romantic comedy film directed by Vinil Mathew and produced by Karan Johar and Anurag Kashyap. The film features Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles. Nikhil (Sidharth Malhotra) is a businessman whose girlfriend Karishma (Adah Sharma) is an actress.





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