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ACCESS BAGGAGE
'What's with our Punjabi singers'! Watching Mehsopuria signing autographs to his fans in a mall, an onlooker couldn't help commenting. Well, the singer looks okay, he sings pretty well and he is not involved in any kiss 'n' tell controversy. What could possibly be wrong with him, we wondered. Look at all those tattoos, headband and glasses. How can he sign autographs without removing them, the onlooker commented.
Is this a revelation? Punjabi singers accessorising themselves from head to toe, looking every bit like a glow sign, with 20 different hair products glistening on the spikes, seeing the world through the shady, oops shades, which they remove only when they go to bed (Not sure on that too). We've seen Jazzy B jazzed up in more gold to make us wonder what's with the accessories? So, we toss a question—Why so much bling, the tattoos, the omnipresent glasses and headbands? What do they convey or should convey? Mehsopuria, the Punjabi singer of Jat Jogi Ho Gaya, who is always found with his trademark headband and sunglasses, is the first one to reply. "This is my style quotient, I don't do anything extra. In fact, I have always been like this." You mean born with headband and glasses? "No stylish," he shot back. "I don't wear much bling, but yes, one odd tattoo and super cool sunglasses are my favourites." We can't blame Mehsopuria for his style sense; after all, gold-toothed Jazzy B (We heard he is soon moving to platinum) wears rings on his fingers, chiclets-size diamond in each ear, a heavy gold chain with a gold khanda pendant. And Bohemia, the rapper wears a zillion tattoos, something too confusing for a simple mind. He laughs, "You wouldn't have a problem deciphering because I have the meaning tattooed along with it. These aren't just any figures, every tattoo has a meaning," he explains. The trademark bandana? "I don't remember for how long I have been wearing black bandana. I pick them from wherever I go," Bohemia shares his style statement adding that this doesn't hamper his singing in any way. "What has accessories got to do with singing?" he questions. Probably nothing, which is why they can stylise themselves the way they want to. We wonder, who is styling them. Who asks them to wear hundred rings on 10 fingers! Adds Ritu Kochhar, Director (Corporate) INIFD, "They should hire a stylist actually. But if you give it a second thought, they shouldn't be blamed for it. These singers sing for NRI audiences, who can relate to their style. Back here in India, we do find it a bit weird." In that case imagine Jazzy B without bling or Bohemia without a headband. They still would be singers, wouldn't
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Romancing THE ROCK
Swift and agile, walking along the zigzag boundary wall of the Rock Garden, Cory makes an appearance to meet us as we wait at the gates to check out the new bunch of international volunteers. Her enthusiasm is infectious. As she guides us through some closed areas of the garden, walking over those incredible walls and the garden forest, one can not help but envy the liberty she gets for being a volunteer.
Cory is here with three other women, all in awe of Nek Chand's creation that they had read about and seen in books and Internet. They call Rock Garden their 'home'. Dressed in three quarters and loose shirts, together they are working on a mosaic that is next to Phase 3. The wall has some decorative motifs - flowers, birds on tree branches, snakes, paisley, 'trishul' - that the group has evolved together. They work six days a week among concrete, broken tiles and cement. Dream come true Nicole Banowetz (29) Artist, Denver (USA) Nicole was the first one from this group who started working on the mosaic. "I read this amazing book on Rock Garden. It mentioned that volunteers are welcome in groups of four," shares Nicole. It's the second time she and Cory are here (earlier 2009), and, are happy to contribute to the cause. "Working in the US is very different than working here. For example, when I have an installation in the museum, I know how it would look like by the end of the day. But here, things are fluid. First, the height of the wall we were working on increased. Then, also the length," shares Nicole. "But, I love working this way," she adds. craft call Cory Philips, 29 Artist, Boulder, Colorado (USA) Interested in rich handicrafts of India, Cory loves being at the Rock Garden. "I am touched by the hospitality of the people. Just one meeting and they invite you to their homes," says Cory. Stepping out Dominique Germain, 23 Artist, New York On her first ever visit outside her home town, Dominique learnt about the garden and the opportunity from her Art History teacher in City College of New York. She gave it a shot and is happy that she did. "It's a very pleasant experience for me. In my city everyone is focused on self, always rushing and running around. But here, life is more organic and genuine. Life seems hard but people are happy here," she says. Absolute dedication Julia Davies, 55 Artist, New Zealand Julia came to know about the programme some years ago but it's only now that it clicked. "It's the best job that I ever had. We stay here in the guesthouse, so, there is no excuse for getting late to the work," she laughs. "But, honestly, without any TV, radio or Internet, one can wholeheartedly devote oneself to work," she smiles. This group is really thankful to the creator of their 'home' Nek Chand. "It's amazing how he still comes to work each day at this age. Still, his vision is fantabulous," shares Cory. The man behind this monument feels proud to host this group and many others. "It gives me immense happiness to have them as part of the project. Local school students do their bit and so do the Army guys. I am indebted to them all," says Nek Chand, humility
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A svelte Zeenat Aman swaying to the cult classic Dum maro dum in the 1971 film Hare Rama Hare Krishna is part of Bollywood folklore. So is the sizzling 1980s cabaret number Pyaar do, pyaar lo, which enchanted an entire generation of cinegoers. Remixed versions of songs like these are now finding a place in Hindi movies, having struck a chord with today's youth. Pyaar do pyaar lo from Feroz Khan's 1986 film Jaanbaaz has been given a neo-age twist in Anees Bazmee's Thank You, while saucier versions of Laila O Laila (Qurbani) and Dum maaro dum have been remixed for upcoming films Chalo Dilli and Dum Maaro Dum, respectively. Actress Lara Dutta, whose debut production Chalo Dilli features item girl Yana Gupta gyrating to the new Laila O Laila, explains the reason behind recycling old melodies. "Some songs are from iconic classics that young cine-goers haven't even seen. So we are just trying to give them songs, which will never go out of style. 'Laila' is our humble ode to a classic song. Zeenat ji (Zeenat Aman) also liked it. We are very happy with the way it turned out," Lara said. However, Zeenat Aman, whose iconic songs are preferred picks for remixing, has not appreciated the new "Dum maaro dum" with its widely panned lyrics, but is quite happy with "Laila...". "I liked the song when I heard it. They have retained the original version and, at the same time, have given the song a new flavour. It's got a rustic, ethnic feel and I liked it a lot. So I'm supporting it," said Zeenat. "I think people are trying to work with what is tried and tested," added the actress, whose chillum-smoking scenes made the original Dum Maro Dum a rage. Old songs are not just getting a new-age makeover in terms of music but also getting topped with spicier, bolder lyrics and contemporary dance steps. — IANS
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In their honour
In a welcome step, Ekjute is felicitating backstage artistes at Ekjute Theatre Festival later this month at Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai. Jaspal Singh and Ranjit Singh from Chandigarh’s Tagore Theatre are among those unsung heroes who are finally getting their due.
Elated at the invite, Jaspal and Ranjit are busy arranging tickets for Mumbai. “I never thought that I would get a chance to go to Mumbai. And, to receive an honour makes me happy and proud,” says Jaspal, light and sound technician with Tagore Theatre-18 for past 32 years, Jaspal is a known face among the regulars.” “You see, theatre was great until 1983. We would have as many as 25 plays a month and those too full houses,” shares Ranjit. “In 1983, Sheila Bhatia's Sulgate Daria was staged that was a fateful foretelling of the tough times Punjab was going to see. Theatre suffered a setback post 1984. VP Singh’s reservation move further dampened theatre activity,” says Jaspal, looking rather pensive. His eyes brighten as he mentions the late nineties. “The National School of Drama’s theatre festival revived theatre. Now the administration as well as UT home secretary Ram Niwas himself takes personal interest in Tagore Theatre,” Jaspal sums up the theatre’s past. Jaspal and his association with it has also changed with time. “When it started everything was manual. I would use hands and feet for dimmer. Then came the gear system and then computers. I thought I would never be able to do it. But three months’ computer course and some practice and I got comfortable with it,” shares Jaspal. “Original theatre was so perfect that even if a pin was dropped on stage each of the 500 audience could hear it,” says Jaspal. But he is pretty happy with the new theatre as it is air-conditioned and he does not have to remove his shirt to work in the summer like before. His compatriot Ranjit, stage supervisor is equally elated at having received the honour. “We work with who's who of the theatre world. It is the first time that even my work has been recognised and I got a chance to visit Mumbai,” says Ranjit Singh, who has been with Tagore Theatre for the past 30 years. “It feels great to have full house when play is on,” says the duo.
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Romance is dying: Blame it on your man A study has found that romance is dying because men have lost the art of wooing their other halves. It found that most women have not received a surprise gift from their partner for more than a year. And one in five woman has given up waiting for flowers, so buys her own. A survey of 1,176 adults in relationships by Sheilas' Wheels insurance company, found chivalry fading fastest among young men. One in 10 under 25 had passed off an unwanted gift as a present for their partner. More than half of young women either paid or split the bill on a first date. And only three per cent forgot an anniversary compared with 10 per cent of men. "Gifts are an important way of keeping love alive and should be about the thought, not the price," the Daily Express quoted Jacky Brown, of Sheilas' Wheels, as saying. — ANI
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CHILL OUT
Last year around the same time, I visited one of the most frequented hill station Dharamshala along with some friends from IBM. We had heard about 'happening' McLeodganj and loved being there. But we had not expected to touch heaven
on earth.
We got to know about Triund, the favourite trekking destination of locals and tourists alike. Triund is situated at an altitude of 2,827 metres. We started on foot from McLeodganj that is a 14 km of barren track full of breathtaking landscape. It takes around six hours to make it to Triund. We spent two nights in a government guesthouse, which one can book through the forest department. There are only two rooms in that guesthouse. Tourists spent the night in camps, making the experience equally
fascinating. The next morning, we took a tougher trek for another 3 km to reach Ilaka Glacier also called snow line. It acts as the base camp for shepherds to go over the pass. Well, being there is an experience in itself. It is as if one is united with mighty Dhauladhars. Few hours of being one with nature and we started the tough trek back to Triund. The snow-capped peaks offer a breathtaking view which changes every hour from snow white to golden yellow to pure silver in the moonlit night. The trek is pretty challenging but beautiful and takes you through the forests filled with deodar, oak and rhododendron. A tiring hike but nonetheless a 'must' experience for everyone who lives close to Dharamshala. I wouldn't consider 250 km much of a distance considering the beauty one gets to enjoy. I can't wait for another opportunity to be in the lap of nature,
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Dance India Dance favourites return Your favourite contestants from Dance India Dance Season one and two are all set to return and enthral you yet again. Dance Ke Superstars on Zee TV, that launches this week, will see the champions of DID Season one and Season two compete against each other. Another surprise in store is the return of Remo D’souza as the judge of the show along with dance maestro Shiamak Davar. The show will have popular contestants like Dharmesh, Siddhesh, Vandana, Alisha, Vrushali, Mayuresh and a host of others-who will try to outshine each other in this contest. The five week contest will air every Friday and Saturday at 9.30 pm. As per the format, there are two teams - Jalwa and Josh. They consist of 10 contestants each and the Dance ke Baap’s from DID L’il Masters lead the teams as captains. Jalwa team will have contestants from DID season one - Alisha, Bhavna, Jai Kumar, Mayuresh, Paulson, Prince, Siddhesh, Vrushali and they will be captained by the cute kids Atul and Avneet. Josh team will have contestants from the DID season two - Dharmesh, Amar, Amrita, Kishore, Kruti, Punit, Parveez, Vandana are led by Rituraj and Vaishnavi as captains. Ashish Golwalkar, non-fiction head Zee TV says, “While Season one proved to be a path breaking show for all aspiring dancers. The excitement was more in its sequel- Season 2.” — HRM
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Thank You: Anees Bazmee should be banned from making mindless and regressive trash in the name of entertainment. The tacky, badly edited torture obviously got lacklustre reviews and is deemed to flop. Saat Khoon Maaf: Vishal Bhardwaj's black comedy was the biggest disappointment of the year. People expected a powerful film with a spectacular performance by Priyanka Chopra but they were letdown. Despite Darrling's chartbusting success, the film failed to attract audiences during its opening weekend. Reviews for the film were poor too. What a pity!
Turning 30: Prakash Jha's production was directed by his assistant Alankrita Shrivastava. The Gul Panag starrer was heavily influenced by Sex and The City and got largely poor reviews. It was seriously boring and pretentious and did not even appeal to its target urban audiences. Dhobi Ghat: Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao made the movie because they felt like it. They knew it would not do well commercially as it was an art film but they made it for themselves, to indulge themselves. Dhobi Ghat was appreciated at international festivals and garnered mixed reviews in India. It hardly ran for a couple of weeks. Patiala House: The film garnered mixed reviews. Though it is not a genuinely good movie, it is the best work of Akshay and Nikhil's careers in recent times. The film had a slow opening, picked up in the middle and dipped again. It was an average performer at best. — HRM
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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is not bothered that he will be unable to give up his school boy wizard image. The British actor has played the bespectacled hero for last 10 years and has come to take it as a part of his life but he is keen to do different roles. “There will be some people who will always see me as this character, I know that and understand that. That's fine. As long as they are not casting directors and film-makers, hopefully it won't hold me back. That's my attitude,” Radcliffe said. “One thing I took for granted over the 10 years was that I was playing an action hero. You don't get to do that in any other line of performance. I got to slide 40ft down a roof, I got burst out of a ring of fire. I got to do some really cool stuff. I probably won't get to do that so much anymore,” said Radclife. — PTI
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He had missed a chance of saving the world onscreen once but British actor Henry Cavill says he ‘screamed’ when he was offered the role of Superman for a second time. The 27-year-old actor was initially offered the superhero role in 2006's Superman Returns, but Cavill declined fearing that he would be unable to do justice to the role. But now the Count of Monte Cristo star is glad to land the role in Zack Snyder's latest adaptation of the comic book hero. “As much as I wanted it at a younger age, you get to a certain point where you go, 'OK, I'm ready for most things now.' Back then you believe you're ready for it. But as soon as it happens, you think that it's a little heavy. I'm glad it's happening now as opposed to any other time.” “I got the phone call, then ran round the house screaming for 20 minutes, then sat down and thought, 'Wow, I'm Superman. That's insane'. It took me a good long time to get used to the idea. I'm still not used to it,” said Cavill. The actor admitted that there is pressure but says he is trying hard not to get affected by it. “There's always pressure. The question is whether you allow yourself to be affected by it. Ultimately, it's a destructive force if you're going, 'Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god,' and you're panicking. I just go do my job and hope everyone likes it.” — PTI
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Actor John Travolta says he is looking forward to working with Lindsay Lohan in the biopic of mafia boss John Gotti. In the film, Travolta will play Gotti and Lohan is said to be in talks to feature as the mafia boss' daughter Victoria. “I know whatever she would like to do would be great,” Travolta said. Then he joked, “I know first hand, Lindsay happens to be a very big fan of mine from years ago when she was a little girl and liked (Grease) Danny Zuko and (Welcome Back Kotter's) Vinny Barborino, so I always thought she was gorgeous and talented and filled with a lot of depth!” — IANS
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Robbie Williams may be a successful singer, but he also has a talent for painting. The 37-year-old shared the secret on his blog. “In our down time, which hasn't been much, I found I really liked painting. My favourites I will put on T-shirts. What do you think?” Williams posted along with some pictures of his work. One of his paintings copies iconic American artist Jackson Pollock's famous ‘drip’ technique while others feature slogans such as ‘Sex Sells, Buy Me’, ‘24hr Party People’ and ‘Image Not Available’. A more traditional piece is a portrait of legendary British comic Marty Feldman. Williams says he had turned his Los Angeles home's garage into a gallery. — IANS
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All for Haroon
Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir Shorey have christened their son Haroon. She said she gave up smoking and drinking when she was pregnant with him. She said Ranvir is good with children while she is awkward around them. Triple deal for Sonal
Sonal Chauhan disappeared after the success of Jannat. She will be seen in Buddha Hoga Tera Baap, which stars Amitabh Bachchan and has now signed a three-film deal with a production company Foul play
Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan are obviously unhappy with the result of Game. Senior Bachchan thinks his son got a raw deal from the producers. Abhishek, Farhan and Ritesh are passing the buck around and Abhishek thinks the film was not promoted well. Beefing up
Hrithik Roshan has gained 12 kg for the remake of Agneepath. It is all muscle weight. He is being trained by Satyajit Chaurasia and has spent lakhs of rupees on gym equipment. He has an all-new diet as well. We cannot wait to see him! Riteish gets a new look
Riteish Deshmukh has always been lean. He is bulking up for the shoot of Housefull 2. He has been put on a special diet to gain muscle weight. His look will be similar to that of John Abraham in Dostana and Sajid wants to surprise his audiences. What's brewing between Kangna and Gerald?
It looks like something is brewing between Kangna Ranaut and Gerard Butler. He met her on the sets of Happy New Year in the US. They hung out after shooting and then he whisked her off to an undisclosed location for a holiday. She did not return to India with the crew of the film. Gerard loves Indian beauties (he was linked to Priyanka Chopra in the past) and Kangna is single and available. Could he be her ticket to Hollywood? Party politics
Arjun Rampal and Mehr Rampal have cancelled parties after the IPL matches. That is because their buddy Lalit Modi is no longer part of the tournament. Most designers have also withdrawn. Last year, they held 55 parties and fashion shows with the help of Lalit Modi. |
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Karan unwell
The summer has not been kind to Karan Kundra from Kitni Mohabbat Hai on Imagine TV. The actor recently suffered a heat stroke but is still shooting for the show, even though he is feeling weak. We wish Karan speedy
recovery. Ashita Dhavan’s tantrums
Ashita Dhavan aka Gulabani in Rakesh Paaswan’s Baba Aiso Var Dhoondo is having a tough time shooting in the sun. The sweltering heat is getting to her. She is apparently been unhappy shooting the current track, which is shot in faraway locations and in unbearable heat. Ashita has now got a tan and the heat seems to be taking a toll on her health too. But when you choose a profession like this you have to be prepared for all such hardships. She has been complaining that the production house isn’t helping ease the
discomfort. Rajat Tokas in a new show?
Actress Bhairavi Raichura and Uttaran director Nandita Mehra are turning producers with a romantic thriller on Colors. Their production named 24 Frames will be a daily that will be launched post IPL. The latest buzz is that Rajat Tokas, who played Robindo in Star Plus’ Tere Liye, has been roped in as the lead of the show. The search for the female lead is on. Mukti Mohan’s Bollywood presence
Actress, dancer-cum-anchor Mukti Mohan is making her presence felt in Bollywood. After an attempt at doing comedy in Comedy Circus, Mukti will soon groove on an item number in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s film Sahib, Biwi aur Gangster. She has been shortlisted for Karan Johar’s Student of the Year and Sajid Khan’s Houseful-2. Anisha on cloud 9 Anisha Kapur aka Ragini of Sanskar Laxmi on Zee TV, has taken a break from the show but this does not mean that she is away from the limelight. The pretty actress has been shooting for a couple of ads, but the one that has her most excited is a fairness cream ad directed by noted Bollywood director Anurag Basu. The actress feels lucky to have got the opportunity to work with Basu who has directed films like Murder, Gangster and Life In a Metro.
Harman Baweja approached for Survivors?
Hrithik lookalike Harman
Baweja, whose film career is not looking very good, is looking for offers on the television. Recently he was offered many reality shows and the latest one in the list is the adventurous reality show Survivors. The negotiations are going on between channel and him. It would be interesting to see Harman in a reality show.
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Film: Teen Thay Bhai Teen Thay Bhai is the first Hindi film to be shot entirely in Gulmarg in Baramulla district within a span of 44 days. The film, which has Om Puri, Shreyas Talpade and Deepak Dobriyal as the three brothers, marks the directorial debut of Mrighdeep Singh Lamba who has earlier worked as an assistant director. Teen Thay Bhai is a rib-tickling comedy, which dares to be different. This one is eagerly awaited because of its comes from the stable of Rakesh Omparkash Mehra Production, the maker of Rang De Basanti and Delhi 6. Fingers crossed for this one. The movie opens today at theatres in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Zirakpur. — Dharam Pal
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: Four of Wands, the card of illusion, foresees chaos and misunderstanding interfering with your plans. Early hours could encounter some difficulties. Do not take bad temper to work. Teenagers: Expect favour. Love stars in the offing. Strive for clarity. Tarot message: Try to catch financial opportunities. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 45.
TAURUS: A good day at work. Choose the setting that best fits the mood of your work. Domestic happiness plays hide and seek. A close friend brings pleasure. Working women: Avoid gossip. Love letters/e-mails and whispered sweet nothings spell romantic bliss. Don't believe everything though. Tarot message: Have faith in yourself. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 26. GEMINI: Beware of unwise expenditures, especially if you are tempted to speculate. Risky investments of all kinds should be avoided. Encroachers: Expect a notice from government. Day favours legal matters. Beware of stray animals. If unwell, spend the day in bed. Tarot message: Set the unpleasant set of events into motion. Lucky colour: Royal blue. Magic number: 62. CANCER: There is a strong emphasis on emotional ties with family. You might have a meaningful talk with someone you have been concerned about. Finances are in a frowning mood. Hidden assets may be uncovered. Be sure before speaking and signing any document. Tarot message: Take limited risks while speculating. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 41. LEO: A fun mood will make for plans but don't get too locked in. Surprise visitors could change your mind. Don't have false hopes. Your critical problem will be solved. Finance is favourable. Love life settles after 4 pm but don't promise. Tarot message: Lack of caution can leave you in losses. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 59 VIRGO: A great time to get outside and start walking or jogging. If possible, get a few like-minded friends along to share the fresh air. Check out all the positives in your life. Tricky situations work in your favour. Crimson & yellow bring good luck. Tarot message: Listen carefully to words of wisdom. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 49. LIBRA: Good vibes abound at home and at work. Teamwork is highlighted and your ability to delegate could get you a gold star. Women: Exercise dietary control. Love life is thrilling. Moon and Jupiter favour employment
affairs. Tarot message: Don't waste an opportunity by not exploiting a contact.
Lucky colour: Violet Magic number: 61. SCORPIO: A profitable business deal could solve financial problems and put your relationship back. Sportspersons: Be careful while playing. Digestion problems could be there. A visit to a local naturopath should set you straight on what foods to avoid. Tarot message: Don't be bullied into accepting situations you dislike. Lucky colour: Navy blue. Magic number: 50 SAGITTARIUS: A power-packed day seems likely. Your mind might be racing over something that happened in the past. Women: Work with caution. Disturbance for newly weds cannot be ruled out. Money gains are likely from speculation. A hectic day for dealers/brokers till 4 pm. Tarot message: Frankness is your strong point. Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 43. CAPRICORN: Your work environment could be full of practical jokes but be mindful if working around machinery. Love, harmony, fun is on the cards. Let your hair down and accept party invitations. Atmosphere of incapability prevails at home. Businessmen feel over burdened because of work. Tarot message: Consolidate your gains. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 54 AQUARIUS: Singles! You may receive an exciting proposal. You have the talent and skill to get a pet project off the ground, so don't let self-doubt hold you back. Talk to someone in the know and get the ball rolling. Tarot message: Rather than worrying, infuse your efforts into decisive action.
Lucky colour: Forest green. Magic number: 27 PISCES: Don't rush. You must honour yourself as much as others. Your mind, body and soul are working in unison at the moment. A domestic hassle is settled amicably. Education and research projects bring laurels. Expect a guest or important news.
Tarot message: Do not expect too much from others. Lucky colour: Metallic
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is April 15...
The year 2011-12 is full of fours and sixes as in cricket as the year 2011 adds upto 4 and that of your date is 6. Your Sun sign being Aries, you have a lot of good things coming your way in 2011-12. A very light year but with several surprises the birth year begins for you. Maintaining old relationship and creating new will be the theme of the year. Even if unfortunately, if the relation with the partner are strained or pending in the court or the women cell or you are planning to approach a lawyer for separation, for God sake, just hold for final decision. Jupiter is entering Aries sign on May 8 that ensures a U-Turn in your life. An era of spirituality and mysticism dawns. Many colours of spectrum are likely to paint all aspects of your life. Those with the number 4 will cross the frequent obstacles they come across smoothly but must see if the others are on the wrong side. Children will bring joy in the shape of their ranks in competitions, job or progeny during the last quarter of 2011. Passionate about cricket, she compeered Extra Innnings. Mandira married film director Raj Kaushal quite dramatically on the Valentine’s Day in 1999. She has acted in hubby's movie Shaadi Ka Ladoo and Dus Kahaniyan. She appeared in Fame Gurukool, a sitcom Papa Ban Gaya Hero among others. Several of the designer Sarees, worn by her publicly, are being auctioned. She will be seen in a more glamorous role in Mumbai Chakachak in 2011-12. Astrologically, she will amke big news in the future. |
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The first quarter of the year is over. We do a round-up of the films that have tanked at the box office. Some were small films while the others were big-budget ones made by reputed directors.
Game: This has to be the biggest flop of the year as it sank without a trace. The Abhinay Deo directed film was headlined by Abhishek Bachchan and opened to poor reviews. The suspense of the 'whodunnit' was lame and the film dragged in many portions. Even the exotic locales and songs failed to draw in audiences and the World Cup fever was a huge deterrent in drawing crowds. Probably, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani did not see much potential in the film and did not promote it heavily. 
A familiar face on TV shows,
Mandira Bedi (April 15,1972 -Mumbai) shares her birthday with you. She started with the small screen in the serial Shanti. This led her to sign up for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.