Another guest appearance?
Hit list: Fawad Khan He is the superstar of the small screen in Pakistan and he has wowed the audience, young and old alike, on this side of the border too. His rugged good looks and measured act has won him fans, who just can't wait to see Fawad Afzal Khan on the big screen! There was a time when people from both sides of the border wanted one cricket team. Now, that's a dream that couldn't be realised but in the film industry, we are inching towards it. As the current heartthrob of youngsters, Fawad, gets set to make a debut on silver screen, all eyes are fixed on him.

Simply irresistible!
Even before his big Bollywood debut, Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has managed to create a riot among women with his effortless charm. Getting into his Prince Charming mode with his upcoming film Khoobsurat with Sonam Kapoor, Fawad says he is overwhelmed with the response he is getting in India, especially from women. The duo, along with Kirron Kher, attended the Retreat Ceremony at Wagah recently to promote their film. And the conversation got interesting, as expected.

STAR TRACK
Ranbir is a huge part of my life: Katrina
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif talks about her latest flick Bang Bang, sister Isabel and Ranbir Kapoor
Bang Bang vs Knight and Day

I have seen the original film and Siddharth Anand has just borrowed the film's structure. I will say that Bang Bang takes inspiration from Knight and Day, instead of calling it a remake. I am not playing a docile damsel in distress here. 

Shabana Azmi I’m at peace with my age: Shabana
Actress and social activist Shabana Azmi, who turned 64 Thursday, co-incidentally spent the day rehearsing for her play Happy Birthday Sunita. She adds that age is no bar for her as she has embraced life at all stages and advises everyone to do the same.
You have turned 64! What plans this year?

My play Happy Birthday Sunita opens in London on September 19. On my birthday I will be in technical rehearsal till 10 pm.! Javed has come to be with me and I'm thrilled. No other plans needed!

All is not well?
It seems all is not well with the team of Umesh Shukla's All Is Well. The film which stars Abhishek Bachchan, Asin, Rishi Kapoor and Smriti Irani seems to have been delayed yet again. The film, which earlier got postponed due to actress Smriti Irani's unavailability, as she was busy with the elections and handling her new job as the HRD minister, has now been running late in terms of its schedule.

Varun injured
Actor Varun Dhawan, who recently finished shooting for the first schedule of ABCD 2, has apparently hurt himself while shooting. Confirming the news, Varun tweeted: "First sched of #ABCD2 is done missing @iamremodsouza crew and the crazy cast. 

Solitaires for Shilpa
Shilpa Shetty loves jewellery, namely solitaires. She cannot step out without wearing a pair of solitaire earrings and a solitaire ring on her finger. She feels that solitaires complement Indian and Western attire and are fuss-free and elegant.

Punjabi Tadka
A time for celebration
Jashan Singh He has made a world for himself, a world which starts and ends on music, a world where everybody is a friend, where enemies are most welcome; a world where Jashan Singh has moved in only recently, "And I am going to stay here for good," he beams. This young singer, who carries a famous musical lineage, returned from Australia after almost 8-9 years to start his singing career in 2013. Full of life, right attitude and oodles of style, Jashan wants to make every minute a musical one.

green thumb
Prepare to plant
September rings the first bell for approaching winter and this is the time to alert the gardeners that they should start making preparations for winter planting, whether it is for winter annuals or the deciduous fruit trees. The first consideration is the procurement of well-rotten farmyard manure.

Simpy Singh Being desi
Studying to be a journalist, Simpy Singh (Manreet Kaur) got into theatre and eventually films, a coincidence that she is immensely grateful for. On Thursday, this happy girl launched Gionee's GPAD G5 and shared titbits from life before heading for a trip to UK, a professional-cum- personal one.

Pulling the right strings
Some people just have it all, don't they? How can someone look like sugar, sound like melody and have the lazy ease of autumn? Don't let his picture deceive you; watching Kurukshetra's 27-year-old Harpreet play the guitar on a sunny summer afternoon makes you forget the sultry day's logistics.

Light it up
Artistique Designer Products introduces exotic range of aroma candles which will add serene ambiance, creating a rich and beautiful atmosphere; giving a special dimension to the interiors.

New Releases
Daawat- E- Ishq 
Producer: Aditya Chopra 
Director: Habib Faisal
Habib Faisal, who has directed Do Dooni Chaar and Ishqzaade, is in the news again with his much-talked about movie Daawat -E-Ishq. The film stars Aditya Roy Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles. Anupam Kher plays an important role and television actor Karan Wahi makes his debut with this comedy drama. It is a spicy story set in the backdrop of the Indian dowry system with Parineeti Chopra playing a Hyderabadi girl.

CHATTER BOX
Dancing to her own tune
Actress Mouni Roy, who enthralled the viewers as Sati in Mahadev, is currently preparing for the grand finale of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. We catch up with her to talk about dance and more.

Shweta P Munshi The sedate Shweta
Shweta P Munshi, who has done shows like Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Dor and Punarvivah, is back with Siddharth Kumar Tewary's latest show Bandhan. The show is based on a unique relationship between an elephant and a loving family. Talking more about her character in Bandhan, Shweta says,"After almost two years, I am back on television and my character Prabha Karnick is a loving wife and a caring mother of a girl. I am enjoying each day on the set, as I get to share my screen and time with a girl who plays my daughter."

A date with Hrithik
Actress Aashka Goradia, who was recently spotted at the Gujarat Jalso, met Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan. The event also saw actress Manasi Joshi Roy and Pooja Gor as judges. Hrithik had dropped in to encourage the Gujarati community as he watched a few of the performances. We overheard Aashka complimenting Hrithik: "It is so unfair that God spent so much time in creating you. How can you be so beautiful?"

The year ahead
If your birthday is September 19...

Astro Turf
ARIES: Shopkeepers will find the day quite hectic. Actors will feel very positive and optimistic. Housewives: a day to improve your home appearance. An intense discussion with your partner early on can play on your mind all day.





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