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Magic of words
A wide repertoire of literary pursuits suggests anything but a writer’s block. Pretty much! Her several plays, prose and novels include classics from mystic India in Ganesha Goes To Lunch to Rumi’s Tales from The Silk Road. Moving on to a series of thematically linked love poems titled As A Fountain In A Garden or the critically acknowledged full length plays Hamlet’s Father, Kepler Dreams, among others.
Playing for the house
She’s out with a single dedicated to all the people who ensured she had a longer innings at a reality show, “which I think has been the most difficult for me than any other contestant in any of the seasons.” At times controversial and at times contradictory, VJ, actor, designer and lately a singer, Pooja Misrra, has always had to set a lot of records straight.
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Nothing ghaint about this one
What's in a name! If only we had Shakespeare around, he would be amazed to know the answer. There is just about nothing in a name, and you would easily come to this conclusion when you come out after seeing a film called Myself
Ghaint.
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It pays to dream
Directed by Amole Gupte and produced by Fox Star Studios, the film, Hawaa Hawaai features Partho Gupte and Saqib
Saleem. The film is a commercial entertainer, and a tribute to people who dare to dream. Saqib Saleem plays the role of a skating coach in the film.
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Priyanka happy in her skin
Priyanka Chopra has been around for a while. She has transformed in the last decade and is an acclaimed actor to reckon with, a singer, a sex goddess, and a fashion icon. She is always pushing the envelope with her versatility. She talks about sustaining herself in the industry, her family members in Bollywood and more.
Million dollar music
Walt Disney Records will release the original motion picture soundtrack for Disney's Million Dollar Arm digitally on May 13 and physically on May 19. The film will be released in the US on May 16. Featuring music composed and performed by two-time Academy Award-winning composer A R Rahman, the soundtrack includes collaborations with Australian hip-hop artiste Iggy Azalea, Grammy-nominated rapper Wale and Scottish singer-songwriter KT
Tunstall.
Time for revenge
Actress Yami Gautam has been signed opposite Varun Dhawan in director Sriram Raghavan's next film which is going to be a revenge drama.
Sidharth, Shraddha take the plunge
While Shraddha Kapoor is a trained diver in real life, Sidharth Malhotra is a die-hard water baby and looks forward to becoming a certified scuba diver soon. On hearing that he would be required to go underwater with Shraddha in Mauritius for the Galliyan song from Ek Villain, he took rigorous lessons in Mumbai before 'taking the plunge'.
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Spring in step
Roopal Tyagi's passion for dance came to the fore recently when she performed a Lavani dance for her show Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke. It was part of a five-day long Mahasangam with Zee TV's other show Ek Muthi Aasmaan.
Crime & punishment
Gear up for a thrilling ride this weekend as Encounter showcases the story of undisputed don Mahesh Shetty. The action-packed episode will feature the versatile actor Mahesh Shetty and Kinshuk Mahajan in their best roles for the viewers. The local hafta collector from Sion, Mahesh Shetty's friendship with gang member Babu Rode turned sour when the latter killed his leader.
Playing the host
Surbhi Jyoti, aka Sanam in Zee TV's Qubool Hai, will now join Meiyang Chang to host a show. She will be co-host of Zing TV's upcoming show Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya that will showcase love stories with a twist. Producer Vikas Gupta, who has made hit shows Gumrah, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Webbed, brings yet another concept with this show.
Epic proportions
Veteran writer Salim Khan, who is the creative consultant on Star Plus' Mahabharat, understands the epic and its characters better than anyone else in the entertainment business.
Astro Turf
ARIES: Chances are high for meeting a good companion. Couples can spend a delightful time in each other's company, appreciating all the strengths of the relationship. Tarot message: If you are tempted to travel overseas, don't waste money by financing the trip yourself.
Lucky colour: Sea-green. Magic number: 27.
The Year Ahead
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