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The argumentative Indian
He is a self-confessed angry man, he says things the way he wants to without mincing words and he possesses a sardonic sense of humour the target of which can be anyone and everyone, even his producer or director.
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Nana Patekar |
First-hand information…
We waited, we wondered and we speculated…. But one man managed to put everything to rest. An hour-long of agony washed away the minute Dharamendra turned into a warm Punjabi, hugging and talking in chaste
Punjabi.
(L-R) Dharmendra, Tina and Gippy Grewal
Saas with substance
Where most cannot handle one, here’s the story of a girl who’s got seven. With seven mothers-in-law, there’s bound to be a problem of plenty. Some things are just not the more, the merrier. Even the soaps that continue to be obsessed with Indian television’s eternal favourite concepts; great expectations, new girl and clichéd rivalry. Sounds regressive? But not this one. “In fact, it is a very progressive serial.
family friends: Sadiya Siddiqui and Sonali Sachdev
Warm up to winter
Winter is as it is gloomy. Falling sick doesn’t particularly help, does it? So, what to do when everything seems to bite into one’s body warmth? Stay cocooned in blankets all day? Gulp down endless cups of chai and ruin the gut?
CELEB POINT
A friendly note
It is lovely going back home to people you have known in your growing years...no agendas, no work; bas yun hi. Unlike the city you work in, where most of the people you meet are either for work or through work...friends you make are while working...people you meet, you discuss work with! The favourite line being...aur kya ho raha hai?
Strokes of innocence
The sketches and paintings at Hotel Ikon hang loosely from the threads that hold as many as six paintings each, making them look like the sheets from a child’s favourite drawing file. Every canvas at the exhibition of paintings by children, aged 4-14, curated by their teacher, Sonal A Singh, has a story to tell.
The novel approach
While some are driven by their hunger for success, there are others who crave novelty and innovation. Though his first novel, Stir My Heart, Stir My Soul, explores a subject that is neither new, nor too ambitious, Parvesh Chandel comes across as a man of fine taste, especially when it comes to literature as he drops the names of his favourite authors, including Salman Rushdie and Arundhati Roy. However, when he decided to write his own novel, the first thing that Parvesh did was to stop reading other authors.
Travel — far & wide
He’s got the looks, he’s got the data, he’s got the money; but, most importantly, he’s got wanderlust — just what drove him to head TripAdvisor in India. Nikhil Ganju, in Chandigarh to engage and establish a connection with Tier II clients of his website, is at his professional best as he rolls out the statistics. “Chandigarh is the second most pocket-friendly city in the country, right after Jaipur. And, more importantly, the number of travellers researching their travel online from Chandigarh has increased by 49 per cent in the past two years. So, Chandigarh figures in the top 7 Tier II cities of the country, leading also to an influx of international travellers.
world view: Nikhil Ganju
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Double trouble
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act two: Kangna Ranaut |
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Kangna Ranaut has started shooting for the sequel to Tanu Weds Manu and it has been quite difficult. She plays a double role and the other role is that of a sprinter, long jumper, and triple jumper named Datto whose real name is Kusum
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star track
Back to reality
Actress Minissha Lamba was recently eliminated from reality show Bigg Boss 8. However, she isn’t disappointed. In an exclusive interview, she comes clear on her latest controversy with Arya Babbar and more.
 The wait is on
When Salman lost his cool…
Sweet gesture
Genelia, Riteish blessed with son
Varun to kiss Divya
In gay abandon
Return of the ‘kool’ guys
Double trouble
chatter box
Selfie moment
Shashank Vyas aka Jagya of Balika Vadhu and actor Karan Sharma, who was seen in Ek Nayi Pehchan, have been friends for many years. The two actors know each other from a long time. Says Karan, “I only have a few friends in the industry and Shashank is one of them. We know each other since the time we started our respective careers. He is a well-known name now and working in an iconic show. Despite this, Shashank is still the same down-to-earth guy whom I knew before he joined Balika Vadhu team.” He adds, “We meet when we get time. We love to chat on everything under the sun. He is very fun loving. He is one person who wishes well for everyone. We recently met at a mall and clicked a selfie!”
Scripted for success
Make-up code
Tying the knot
When small roles are big…
Happy to be out!
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