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Don’t be cross!
In India, cross-dressing is a sexist concept in a strange way. When women did it initially, their cultural orientation was questioned; now it is a mark of their fashion prowess (read boyfriend shirts). On the other hand, masculinity has never been associated with cross-dressing. Whenever men slipped into women-wear, it has been strictly done to create humour on the celluloid. Off it, it’s the wardrobe territory of transgenders only.
Through the comic lanes
While comedy is just a funny way of being serious, it is mandatory that it be taken seriously too! Known for his rustic, slapstick humour (that comes to him naturally, owing much to his Punjabi roots), Sudesh Lehri comes across as an out-and-out entertainer. In Chandigarh to perform at the grand finale of Videocon Connect Super Jodi contest, Sudesh talks about his journey so far and shares his views about the ongoing elections.
ALL SMILES: Sudesh Lehri
Beyond biryani
Colour green rules Hotel Western Court. The ceiling has been temporarily turned green and waiters are all dressed in green kurtas, embellished waistcoats and tall black turbans serving Nizami cuisines. Yes, Hyderabadi Food Festival is back at Western Court and the menu goes beyond biryanis. Right from popular Chicken 65, Lukme Kebab, Mirchi ka Salan to Makhane Kheer, everything is here.
food wise: Chefs present Hyderabadi dishes. PHOTO: Manoj Mahajan
 green thumb
Water woes
When it comes to watering of the plants, we expect gardeners to be judicious. Normally, the gardeners learn about the plants watering needs by experience but then why are we there? Due to scarcity of water, one does not have sufficient water to irrigate all the trees, beds or pots.
Truly Indian
The exhibition at Kisan Bhawan-35 is every inch what you'd associate India with. The participants have come from every part of India—Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Kashmir and the list is endless. Quite a, 'you name it and you have it' scenario, the exhibition also has an endless number of hand-loom items at display. Pick and choose from innumerable colours in countless designs, suits, kurtis, bed sheets, table ware, linen etc.
A model displays a saree
On show
Continuing its successful stint in North India, Merino Laminates, the world's leading manufacturer and exporter of decorative laminates for the interiors segment, further expands its presence with the launch of it's one of its kind product gallery-cum-branch office in Chandigarh.
punjabi scope
Dil ki baat
Movie: Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Director: Manjeet Maan
Star cast: Gurdas Maan, Neeru Bajwa, Jassi Gill, Manav Vij, Raj
Jhinger, Rajiv Thakur, Meher Vij, Shruti Sodhi, Khushdeed Maan.
Rating: ***
That dampness under your eyes, yes, those tiny drops that you can touch with your fingers…they are real. And that broad smile, that loud sound, yes that's called laughter, they are real too. In the matter of heart, everything is real. Punjabi film Dil Vil Pyar Vyar validates this. Directed by Manjeet Mann, the film stars the evergreen star, Gurdas
Maan, Neeru Bajwa, Jassi Gill, Manav Vij, Raj Jhinger, Rajiv Thakur, Meher
Vij, Shruti Sodhi and Khushdeed Maan.
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first-day-first show
Purani and torn
Directed by Tanushri Chattrji Bassu, Purani Jeans is a Bollywood film that stars Tanuj Virwani, Aditya Seal, and Izabelle Leite in lead roles. The film is based on the belief that-"friendship is like a pair of old jeans, the older it gets, the better it becomes", and tells the story of a young boy who returns to his hometown and reconnects with his old friends. Set in the 90s, the film is about Sidharth, his best friend Sam and a summer, when everything changes for the group. Sidharth, Sam and his friends experience the agony and ecstasy of growing up, forming enviable bonds of friendship, trust, jealousy, joy, envy and love.
A still from Purani Jeans
STAR TRACK
Selena Gomez using Orlando Bloom?
Singer Selena Gomez is reportedly using actor Orlando Bloom to get back at her ex-lover Justin
Bieber. According to a source, the singer is hanging out with the British actor to "hurt"
Bieber, reports showbizspy.com. The duo was seen spending time together at Chelsea Hander's concert recently.
  All in jest
Going Gaga over a dress!
Red hot
Ex-file reopens?
Caught off-guard
Trouble in paradise?
chatter box
Bake & tell!
Buddy Valastro will be on a new search for the next rising talent in the baking world and mixing it up with 10 aspiring pastry chefs for TLC's hit competition series, Next Great Baker. Premiering on May 5, the series will air every Monday to Friday at 7 pm only on TLC.
A fresh start
Comic angle
Meeting a hero
Grand entry
Full-on fun
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