Sound of music
 Jasmine Singh

Deejaying is not about just mixing sound tracks. It is a hi-tech industry with softwares that leave one bewildered

Dj Arya
Dj Arya 

This is different. Dinning at Zinc Louge, Angandeep Dhanoa, visiting Chandigarh after almost six years, stares at the man wearing earphones (looking different obviously). He gets up to take a closer look at what the guy is doing. ‘Hey dude, you have almost laid out a separate hi-tech world in front of you,’ he pats DJ Sameer of Chakra:Vu band.

Two laptops synced with a midi-wire, two sound cards, M-Audio fastrack Pro, audio interface, and all this connected to mixer and speakers…. Deejaying is a hi-tech industry now. And, the use of the latest state-of-the-art software has definitely changed the sound of music, giving a ‘live feel’ to it. Notes from the deejays.

“Deejaying has come a long way,” shares DJ Sameer. “From turntables, digital scratches in CD players to the latest software. All the same, this isn’t about dropping technology everywhere. The use of software has upgraded music, wherein you can now enjoy music as if it was live,” adds Sameer, while taking us through his hi-tech world of deejaying. “Latest software is ‘the’ thing with the DJs, used for deejaying and music production as well. I use Ableton Live, which allows me to chose from umpteen affects — Bead Repeater, Cut-O-Matic some of the affects that are not possible to get with CDs.”

In addition to this, Chakra:Vu band members Sameer and Rohit also use VST ( Virtual Studio Technology), plug ins to create live music affects. “Here is something interesting I want to show,” smiles Sameer. “Last night I used my Iphone for scratching. I am going to use to more often.” Inventions happen out of laboratories as well! An array of latest softwares justify the change in deejaying. Hear it from DJ Arya from Mumbai visiting Aerizzona-9 to play for its re-opening.

Says Arya, in town to promote the re-mix album Sili Sili, “Aerizzona has changed a lot. It has got a new-look the way deejaying has.

“Now, there is so much that you can do with music rather than simply picking a track from the album and mixing it with other tracks,” says Arya model, actor and music producer who makes music for Bollywood and is also the official deejay with Bally Sagoo in India.

So, it’s no longer dhinchak dhinchak. The audiences have changed. They travel, and come back stories of some ‘great’ music deejays world over are making. Give us new, and something different they ask, virtually forcing the deejays to explore ‘new’ in their field.

Offers Deejay Vishal, who is of the opinion that the deejays and the audience both have upgraded their sense of music and what they want from it, “We have moved on from CD players to CD J 1000 MK111 to digital mixing, with of course new softwares like Live 8, Tractor DJ, Serato.” Associated with deejay for almost 12 years now, DJ Vishal offers that deejays are now complete musicians. “Unlike old times, when deejays used to mix track as per the partyites anticipation, they can now interact, do mixing, remix tracks, play live inputs like keyboard or drum samples. Everything is now happening live and there. All you need is a midi-controller, almost the size of the keyboard.” And all this has also given exclusivity to the deejay, which were dependent on music sharing. Says Vishal, “ I have a studio and a library, wherein I can pick up a popular track and mould it in whatever form I want.”

jasmine@tribunemail.com

A perfect combo 

Aamir Khan is ‘perfect’ for Danny Boyle's next project

Slumdog Millionaire' director Danny Boyle feels that Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is perfect for his upcoming untitled film."It's a fantastic script and we had a very good meeting with Aamir Khan," the Oscar-winning director said after a meeting with the actor in Mumbai.

"I don't think Aamir is definite for it yet, but he is obviously perfect for the role," Boyle added. The director who had won the Oscar for the best director for his Mumbai-based potboiler, had met Khan at the premiere of Slumdog and had expressed his wish to work with the 44-year-old actor.

"I have met Aamir before and I think he is unbelievable and a very special person," Boyle added. The director was also very impressed with Khan's Taare zameen Par and had praised him as a good filmmaker.

Though Boyle refused to give further details about the film, it is said to be named Bombay Velvet and earlier reports suggested that the director wanted to rope in Shah Rukh Khan.

Like Slumdog Millionaire, Bombay Velvet too is based on the city of Mumbai and depicts real life incidents.

Dev D director Anurag Kashyap will reportedly helm the project.

—PTI 

Be my guest

Sania gets a glimpse of Salman's London Dreams in London

Ace Indian tennis player Sania Mirza paired up with Bollywood sensation Salman Khan, not in a match but at a private screening of his upcoming flick London Dreams in London.Sania, who is in London to participate in the Queen's Baton Relay and the build-up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, came face to face with Salman who was put up at the same hotel.

Salman invited Sania and her family for the private screening of the movie, which was also attended by his brother Sohail and his close friends, at a West End hotel last evening.

Salman has been hosted by Studio 18 in London for media engagements to promote his latest Vipul Shah-directed release. —PTI 

Wedding can wait

We are in no rush to get married:Saif-Kareena

Bollywood superstars Saif Ali Khan and Kareeena Kapoor have no plans to get married soon as they believe that marriage might impact their career. The Bollywood stars, who are constantly surrounded by wedding rumours since they started dating two-years ago, said that they are happy to be in love and would like to focus on their career and relationship at this point of time."We have not really addressed that issue (marriage).We do talk about it but right now I think Saif wants to set up his production and I want to do some more great roles," Kareena said, while speaking at a leadership summit.

Saif who recently debuted as a producer with Love Aaj Kal backed his lady love on the topic of marriage, saying, "There is no rush to get married. In today's time it is more important to stay connected and keep the relationship working. I don't know how open minded we are but let us face it your career does get impacted after marriage."And I don't think it is a constructive to take a lady who is at the top of her profession working as an actress and turn her into a housewife," the 39-year-old actor said.When asked about maintaining silence about their relationship for a long time, Khan said they did not want to flaunt their love because the 27-year-old actress had recently gone through a break-up with Shahid Kapoor."She had just come out of a relationship and I think it was not fair enough to flaunt it. However, we both agree that to deny a relationship is not a good way," Khan said. —PTI 

Style on the floor

Let your shoes do the talking when you step into your some party mode. Egle's latest clubbing collection will surely help you to strike the first chord with that beauty sitting across the table. As it is said, a man is always judged by the shoes he wears.Not only can a good pair of men's shoes make or break an outfit, they are also the most important piece of clothing to directly effect your attitude.

Egle's latest range of clubbing shoes consists of slip on, dressier shoes in oxford style and other trendsetters. The slip on shoes carries the benefit of having no laces. So, slip in style and walk with an attitude unmatched. Leather shoes are in vogue and this fashion trend of leather being attired can never fade. The trendy detailing in oxford cut leather shoes will add a dressy touch to the jeans. Button down shirts can handle something little more dressy shoes, so pick up the lace up shoes and complete the look to head straight to the Club. For men it is the shoes which reflect their attitude and speak their style, and oxford shoes invite the beautiful ladies attention too. The collection is priced Rs 3,990 onwards.

Alok Rai, director, Egle shoes, says, "Seeing the trend that every man wants to have fashionable and trendy shoes to dress up for clubbing, so we decided to come out with an exclusive range of shoes for men to wear their attitude while clubbing. Each pair from the versatile range of the Egle is a study in form and feature reinforced construction, graceful lines, unusual styling and great flexibility -- all designed to protect and accent the human foot."

Egle shoes are available all over India at Metro Shoes, Mochi, Rocia, Inc. 5, Regal, Shoe Tree, D-Shoe Lounge & Studio M. — TNS

A child's play

Now, we all know that handling kids is serious business but as much as we are ware of the fact, so do these small geniuses in making. "Children of two to three years of age become more aware of others, their own feelings and often get stubborn and may have temper tantrums. They may even develop a great interest in other children and enjoy being near to them. Henceforth, children of this age group require opportunities to develop hand coordination, do more things for themselves, sing, talk and develop their language, play with other children and even do things in community," said Kabir Mustafi, Delhi-based clinical psychologist who addressed a gathering of parents at The British School along with Kamini Mustafi on Saturday. He is also the former principal of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla and handed out tips to parents in choosing the first school for their child.

Fellow clinical psychologist and wife, Kamini Mustafi too stressed on the point, "Children of three to four years of age start to play with other children, instead of next to them and are more likely to take turns and share, are friendly, begin to understand, like to please, become cooperative, are increasingly self-reliant and may develop fears and physically have greater control over hand and arm muscles. Therefore, need of hour is to develop their blooming language abilities through books, games, songs, science, art activities and even help them to develop more physical coordination."

She further added that one should never bribe the children, because in real life nobody bribes you. If your child passes with first class marks, say well done. But don't buy him a cycle just because he came first. Give him a cycle on the basis of his needs not because of his performance. —TNS

Spice up
Hair is how

It is best to seek advice regarding the most suitable bridal hairstyle in good time, so that you can try some of them out in advance. Have your hair done at a beauty salon, because it should be secure and last through all the various ceremonies.

Indian brides usually have their head covered. Instead of using a heavy material, get a matching odhni in a transparent material. Heavy covering for the head can ruin the hairstyle and also be very tiring. Use material like organza, tissue or chanderi, matching the embellishments on your bridal dress, be it crystal, stones, sequins or beads. It should be a crisp fabric. Avoid materials that hang down.

If you have long hair, the hairstylist will put it up. It can be the traditional joora, or a part of the hair can be braided and wound around, to make it more elaborate. There are many ways of making the hairstyle more contemporary, like having curls or ringlets and then pinning them up. In fact, this can be used for shoulder length hair, or even short hair. For short hair, you will need a hairpiece, or hair extensions.

The front of the hair, for both long and short hair, can be lightly backcombed and pinned securely. The front portion of the hair, can also be crimped. This has to be done at the beauty salon. Heat is applied through a special crimping gadget, which makes tiny waves on the hair. It suits thin hair, as it helps to add body to the hair. However, crimping should not be done too often, as heat can damage the hair. A section of the hair can be left loose, with curls or ringlets, falling over one shoulder.

For short hair, after arranging the front portion, the rest of the hair can be tied with a rubber band in a small ponytail. The hairpiece can then be pinned over it. Many differently styled hairpieces are available. Or, you can by a hairpiece in the form of long hair and have it set into a joora at a beauty salon.

So many hair accessories are available and one can always be innovative. The hair can be decorated with fancy pins, decorative combs and even a piece of jewellery. For example, a gold brooch or locket can be pinned in the centre. You can have garlands of jasmine flowers wound around the hair, with a cascade of flowers down one shoulder. Or, one section can be pinned up and the other left loose, with glamorous clips or brooches to hold up the hair. Diamante, or small glittering stones are available, which can be attached all over the hair.

The morning after

Styling products like hair gels and sprays tend to cling to the hair and can also collect on the scalp and block the pores. They can also make the hair dull. The best thing would be to have a conditioning treatment before shampoo.

Get yourself a mild herbal shampoo, a plastic shower cap, towels, a comb with large, wide teeth, as well as some hair conditioning ingredients mentioned below.

First wash the hair with very little shampoo. Dilute it with a little water and then apply. Rinse thoroughly with water.

For a quick conditioning treatment that helps to add shine, mix one teaspoon each of vinegar and honey with one egg. Beat them together well. Massage the mixture into the scalp. Wear the plastic shower cap and keep it on for half an hour.

Then wash the hair again, using less shampoo. After shampoo, give your hair a lemon and tea rinse. To the juice of a lemon add tea water - tea water can be made by boiling used tealeaves again in four cups of water. Cool and strain. Use it as a last rinse. It leaves the hair clean and shiny. Wrap the head in a towel and allow it to soak the water. Then comb the hair. To disentangle the hair, start at the ends and work upwards. 

Perfect beginning
 Manpriya Khurana

Himani Dalmia's debut novel Life is Perfect is about life with all its imperfections

No questions asked, no answers sought! It's about life, life's about irony, and that's the way it is. Life is Perfect, goes without saying, is about life and how it can never be perfect. It's about a young girl, there's not even a single shopping scene; a girl who has it all, youth, intelligence, money, beauty, but only on the surface, there's a boyfriend thrown in between. And when a 25-year-old-author, herself from the Capital, writes about another young girl, too from Delhi, it sounds credible and makes it readable. Himani Dalmia, in the city for the launch of her debut novel, Life is Perfect, gets candid about Delhi, debuting, and why her book is not chic-lit.

The protagonist Mitali Jaitia, is placed in the upscale Lutyens' area of Delhi and is coming to terms with the loss of a death in the family, her parents break up.

"The book deals with idealism of youth, the confusion of values, how human relationships can be difficult," Himani gives a broad context.

How much ever fictionalised, a book's a story, a world through the author's eyes. "Any novel for that matter is not complete imagination and fiction, author's own experiences and observations are bound to creep in." And it took her a year to pen hers. "The actual process of writing took me a year but the publishing took much longer, in between I left for Oxford to pursue a master degree in South Asian Literature. It's only after I came back and took it up," adds the English honours graduate from St. Stephen's College. "I feel I had a lot to say in this book, apart from a few similarities, like the Delhi and the joint family background, the protagonist is not exactly my replica in every way. When I started with this book, there was lot of writing happening about exotic India or the villages, the fragrance of spices, the elephants or NRI writing. I felt nobody was taking note of the urban India, the metropolis whereas this in fact was the demography reading books." So much for inspiration from the author who grew up on the usual Jane Austen, George Eliot covers.

And, whoever thought story of a young girl could only be chic-lit? She laughs, "I have nothing against chic-lit, but this is in fact the opposite of chic-lit. That genre is essentially about working girls, parties, shopping, the family's pushed into background, if at all they exist and they are forcing her to get married. This book's about looking inward, psychological analysis, it's dark." As of now or the future, "There are four-five different things going on, let's see which one chooses itself and becomes concrete."

manpriya@tribunemail.com

Playfull
 SD SHARMA

Collating the best of theatrical and film, versatile Teekam Joshi was the blue-eyed boy among the faculty of the National School of Drama-Delhi, because of his talent. Now, a veteran with 40 plays and eight films, TV serials and short films to his credit, Teekam has carved a niche for himself. He worked with the National School of Drama Repertory company from 2001 to 2007 after his post-graduation in Drama.The acting bug got him in his early childhood when he gave his maiden performance at the age of seven. Having learnt the martial dance form Chhau, Teekam won laurels for his Chitransh College in Bhopal.

For his degree in the NSD, he performed in Sanskrit plays, modern classics and Western scripts in Hindi with elite directors like Bansi Kaul, BV Karanth, Fritz Benewitz, John Martin and Robin Das. His films include Chintu Ji, Adividrohi and tele films Naagmanui, Doot, Mantra Chaal, besides TV serials like Manto Nama, Mein Zinda Hoon, Kyunki Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai. In the city to perform in an IPTA production Be Libaas, written and directed by acclaimed thespian Aziz Quraishi at the Tagore theatre. Teekam finds a few moments to share his views on first love — theatre.

They say actors are born. So, what is the role of the NSD in shaping the aesthetic sensibility of a raw actor?

I do not agree that actors are born and not made. Maybe one is gifted with a talent but one cannot be virtuoso actor just like that. He has to be trained to gain the knowledge of modern advanced technology. The NSD is the prime institute of multidimensional excellence and turns out 20 to 23 postgraduates in acting, direction and other categories.

What are the traits of a good actor? Do NSD trained actors get better opportunities in films and serials?

An actor must essentially be a fine human being with willingness to learn and work hard. Only then he can understand and mould himself in the psyche of a character. You see, neither adequate training nor talent alone can make things work. In fact, both must be complimentary to each other to excel in this field.

How is the growth of theatre now?

Theatre as largely run by the elites has turned to be more urbane, losing the essence of the pastoral life. Theatre must be loyal to its language, people, their aspirations and social realities. The professional theatre in Maharashtra and Bengal is at the top unlike your region where art lovers are used to the free entertainment.

Any memorable moment?

As a down-to-earth person, I tasted my first celebrity status when after a performance in Kurukshetra University, a large crowd ghreaoed me to shower their admiration in true Haryanvi style which you can well imagine. 

From the author's diary

A book's about two things, writing and publishing, here're the pearls of wisdom from the first- time author. "Writing is very personal and writing a book is much easier, because one just has to deal with oneself. Getting it published is very public thing, the process may take a lot of time as things may not be smooth. I would just like to tell the aspiring authors to be strong." 25 and first book is late for this girl! “I have been into reading and writing since childhood, times, when I would dictate stories for my parents asking them to write for me.”

Scentillating 
 Tribune News Service

They’ve captured the entire city, clicked half a million people during their happiest moments, framed the families together. Now, the Shri Gurudev venture, synonymous with photography, would like to add on something different to the ‘portfolio’. Really different.The business house ventures into and launches a fragrance and flavor, perfume and cosmetics store in Sector 17. Needless to say, there are perfumes, perfumes and perfumes.

Enter the shop and we are counting brands, Armani, Azzaro, Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Gucci, Christian Dior, Escada, Eternity, Fendi, Hummer, Ferrari, Givenchy, Guess, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, Chanel, Versace, Davidoff, Dolce and Gabbana, Kenneth Cole. No, we stop counting! Says Harpreet Singh, director, “We are actually stocking and providing 125 brands. As many as 60 international brands in fragrances and 15 cosmetic brands. We’re also the biggest retail outlet to be serving them all under one roof.” As for the extension of the portfolio, he says, “We wanted to create something unique, just as has been the case with our other ventures.”

Question the USP and pat comes the answer, “It’s going to be purity, quality and range provided all under one roof. Generally one might even find all these brands but in assorted shops, from here and there. We aim at providing a complete experience where you’re not buying cosmetics or fragrances apart from and among other things.”

So, Chandigarh did need a retail outlet providing its true-blue fragrance shopping experience. “Perfumes are no longer fashion accessory, they’re a necessity. Whether you’re buying for Rs 500 or whether you’re buying for Rs 10, 000, it doesn’t matter. But you do need it and you do buy it.” And the hard-core celebrity lovers can keep staring at the shelves of a column completely dedicated to the likes of Kate Moss, Jennifer Lopez, et al.

The cosmetic crazy can look forward to Mac, Bobby Brown, Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder, YSL, Body Shop, Clinique, Marks and Spencer, Lancome. Breathless! The Tricity’s all set to look good, smell great!

Brand-new Ken 

Toy doll Barbie's longtime boyfriend Ken has undergone a makeover, and will hit stores next year with a new name and higher style quotient. Mattel has launched Ken in the new avatar Sugar Daddy Ken for the toys adult fans.

"The Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken is actually part of the adult Barbie Collector Line. It is targeted toward adults," News.com.au quoted a spokeswoman as telling the New York Post.

According to Entertainmentearth.com, which sells the toy, the new version called 'Sugar Daddy Ken' is dressed in "a dashing jacquard-patterned jacket with a light pink polo shirt and crisp white pants". It has silver hair and a fake tan and carries a little white dog. The other accessories he sports are floral swimming trunks, flip-flops, sunglasses and a bottle of water. The website states: "This Ken Doll is ready for the Palm Beach social season, sunning by the pool, and a stroll with his furry little companion." Mattel has clarified that the name is not suggestive of an older man with a younger lover. The doll set to hit stores in April 2010 is priced at $ 69.99. —ANI

Body wise
Grain gain

Grains are the primary sources of carbohydrates needed to fuel our bodies. All types of grains are good sources of complex carbohydrates, various vitamins and minerals and are naturally low in fat. But grains that haven't been refined -- called whole grains -- are even better. Whole grains are better sources of fiber and other important nutrients, such as selenium, potassium and magnesium. 

Grains are the seeds of plants belonging to the grass family. Plants that produce edible grains include wheat, rice, maize (corn), barley, oats, and rye. An intact grain has an outer layer of bran, a carbohydrate-rich middle layer called the endosperm and an inner germ layer. Although not always intact, whole grain foods contain the entire grain, including the bran, the endosperm and the germ. Whole grains are rich in potentially beneficial compounds, including vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, such as lignans and fiber. Most of these compounds are located in the bran or the germ of the grain, both of which are lost during the refining process, leaving only the starchy endosperm. These refined grains act like sugar in the body and supply few additional nutrients.  

One of the most important things in whole grains is fiber, a key to good intestinal health and lower cholesterol levels. When you don't eat foods with enough fiber, toxins increase and stay in the body, which can lead to chronic constipation, lethargy and the potential for disease. But whole grains are much more than a vehicle for fiber.

Health advantages of whole grains include providing fiber, vitamins, minerals and hundreds of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are substances in plant-based foods with physiologically active components that have functional health benefits. Compared to diets high in refined grains, diets rich in whole grains are associated with reduced risks of several chronic diseases.

Many studies over the past decade have shown that eating more foods like whole grain breads and cereals, and brown rice may be associated with a lower risk of some cancers, stroke, heart disease, and possibly obesity. Whole grains represent a unique package of energy, micronutrients, and phytochemicals that work synergistically to promote health and prevent disease. 

We know whole grains are good for us (full of fiber, phytochemicals, and vitamins and minerals). Yet most of us eat less than one serving of whole grains a day. So what's stopping us? May be it is the availability. There are many more available choices in the “refined” grains category than in whole grain category. This is because consumers have become used to refined grains ever since manufacturers started removing the outer husk and the germ from the grain. This process - known as “refinement” - makes breads, crackers, and other grain based foods lighter in texture and taste and also grants them a longer shelf life

Everyone can add a serving of whole grains here and there. And that can be enough to make a difference in your health. 

Some benefits of whole grains: Weight control

Contrary to popular belief, not all carbohydrates are fattening. Ongoing research indicates that carbohydrate-rich, high fiber diets are associated with lower overall calorie intakes and lower body weight over the short and long term. Also if you eat whole grains, you remain full longer. The result is that over a 24-hour period you tend to eat fewer calories if you have the same quantity of whole grains.

Insulin theory

Whole grains are digested more slowly than refined grains, which have a beneficial effect on blood sugar and insulin (keeping levels of both down).

Reduce mortality rate

In various studies mortality rates were 17-43% lower for subjects who consumed 1+ serving of whole grains per day versus those that ate close to no servings of whole grains. 

Reduce type 2 diabetes risk

Whole grains may be one of the best food types for preventing Type II diabetes. It is not completely understood how whole grains help prevent diabetes, but there is some speculation. First, whole grains increase insulin sensitivity, help reduce blood pressure, and slows carbohydrate metabolism. Moreover, fibers, especially viscous ones such as barley and oats, flatten glucose tolerance curves, reduce serum insulin and reduce serum lipids.

Protect against metabolic syndrome

Research has found that metabolic syndrome -- a condition that raises the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke -- was found much less often in people who ate the most cereal fiber and whole grains compared with those who ate the less.

Reduce cancer risks

It's thought that whole grains may accomplish this by blocking DNA damage, suppressing the growth of cancer cells, providing antioxidant protection, and preventing the formation of carcinogens. The particular components of whole grains that may be protective include fiber; antioxidants including vitamins (like vitamin E) and minerals (like selenium); and various phytochemicals. 

Add more grains to your meals and snacks:

Enjoy breakfasts that include high-fiber cereals, such as bran flakes, shredded wheat or oatmeal.

Make sandwiches using whole-grain breads or flour.

Use rolled oats or crushed bran cereal in recipes instead of dry bread crumbs.

Switch from white rice to brown, it's much healthier.

Substitute whole wheat pasta or pasta made from 50% whole wheat and 50% white flour for conventional pastas.

Opt for oat, bran or whole wheat cookies rather than the conventional white flour ones. 

In view of the potential health benefits of increasing whole grain intake, three daily servings of whole grain foods should be seen as a minimum, and whole grain foods should be substituted for refined carbohydrates whenever possible. One serving would account to 1 slice of whole grain bread, 3 cups of popped popcorn, or ½ cup of oatmeal, brown rice or whole wheat pasta (cooked). 

kalrasachin@hotmail.com

Celeb talk
No crash course for Mandira

Mandira Bedi knows to keep fit it for sure, how else did she sport a fitter look in Khatron ke Khiladi Season 3. She shares her fitness fundas with us.Fitness mantra: I prefer strenuous workouts that make me sweat and drain the energy out of me instead of yoga and meditation.Fitness regime: I work out in the gym for five days a week. I like doing cardio and cross trainer, which are very exhausting and help burn a lot of calories. As I fractured my foot during the shooting of Khatron Ke Khiladi, I only go for swimming these days.

Diet: Crash dieting doesn’t make sense to me as it lowers the basic metabolic rate. I eat everything I crave for but in right quantity. Being a vegetarian, there are very few chances of going wrong with my diet. The three meals of the day comprise of the usual Punjabi cuisine, dal, roti and sabzi, which is always healthy. I have reserved a day in a week, wherein I binge on everything, from chocolates, cakes to anything else I wish to.

Fantasy food: Nothing tempts me as much as chocolates. I can have them 365 days a year. On Divali, chocolates were the best gift that I got from my friends.

Sleeping hours: A seven-hour sleep is a must for me if I have to look fresh the next day. Without proper sleep, I get grumpy at work.

Best Body celeb: Nobody can beat Angelina Jolie’s fitness. John Abraham scores really well on the fitness meter and looks better with every movie.

Weight watch: I saw Sanjay Dutt with a belly bulge in Blue. I think he needs to tone down a little to look fit on screen.

—Ashima Sehajpal




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