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Learned thought
Vaani Kapoor (Centre) with students of Government Primary School, Kharar Vaani Kapoor is just two films old and been lauded for her performance. And easy she is with the way her career is unfolding. On contract with Yash Raj Films for next three projects, Vaani comes calling to the tricity to be part of a noble cause. P&G Shiksha, along with Round Table India, hosted Vaani for an initiative to construct rooms for Government Primary School, Kharar.

step up: Vaani Kapoor (Centre) with students of Government Primary School, Kharar

Easy elegance
She dabbles in pret, couture and bespoke with comfort that matches the one of a shift dress. Sometimes, a keen eye for detail and a clear love for colour is all it takes! For designer Farah Sanjana, the versatility has got more to do with varied influences. “I am from Nagpur and married in Jalandhar, and in between spent six years studying fashion in London,” she shares, a few days before she showcases her collection in the Stage One Designer Category for the upcoming Lakme Fashion Week.

right cut: Farah Sanjana

Sister act
When everyone around is humming the hit song Pataka guddi from Bollywood movie Highway, it is the singers of the song who innocently accept not having seen the movie! Nooran Sisters, Jyoti and Sultana, have been 'really' busy—their phones haven't stopped ringing, near and dear ones have flooded them with congratulatory messages.

team spirit: Sultana and Jyoti

On a hopeful note
The team of the film 47 to 84 at the music launch. There can be elements of escapism even in reality, while entertainment can be hard-hitting too. The fact that a film comes with a message doesn't automatically make it preachy, arty or even parallel. But what it definitely does is make it controversial.

lyrical journey: The team of the film 47 to 84 at the music launch. Photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Traditional touch
Students showcase their creations For the uninitiated, batik is an extremely cumbersome printing technique. It requires methodical application of wax and colours to draw patterns on the fabric. If done to perfection, any print comes out beautifully, just as Shiney and Noor have been able to do with their collection, Vama.

Students showcase their creations

Many faces, many moods
Peaush with his photographs Each frame highlights an issue, an emotion and an unfortunate situation. Every photograph transports the viewer to a different place and shuttles from graveyards to jails to deserts and forts.

Peaush with his photographs

Proving a point
The cast of Vehle Nikkamme It's a graduation of sorts from the first film, Risky Munde to the next, Vehle Nikkamme. Not just in terms of the title of the film, also in terms of budget. If the first was made at a budget of Rs 60 lakh, this will be produced at Rs 80 lakh. "The idea is to grow with each film, financially as well as content wise," says Arvinder Gill, director of the film.
The cast of Vehle Nikkamme. Photo: Parvesh Chauhan

star track
Nothing cool about Kangna
Kangna Ranaut, who will be seen in Queen, talks about being cool, going to the London Fashion Week and more.

The Lunchbox makes waves

queen bee: Kangna Ranaut

Pun‘jab’
Sandeep Joshi

Chill dad, I am trying to create a rhythm between annual exams and my daily routine.

chatter box
Spicing things up
Bade Achhe Laggte Hain might be on the verge of ending, but the makers are introducing new story angles to engage the audience. Samir Kochar will re-enter the show soon to spice up the story. Samir's character was Ram Kapoor's friend who was in love with Priya, but leaves once he learns that she is married to Ram.

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Astro turf
ARIES: The card ‘Ten of Pentacles’ promises self-confidence, so trust your instincts today. Opportunities to socialise and mix with all and sundry will put many choices in your path. Tarot message: Set events into motion. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 35.