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Soothe your senses
Spoil yourself with some 'me time' to make the most of this Saturday. Dim lights, aromatic oils and a gentle massage, spending some time in a spa sounds good. We do a quick survey and find that there is a whole bunch of treatments that city salons are rolling out. And here are a few that the city folks swear by! Fresh idea Nirvana-22 offers a fresh fruit and vegetable facial along with organic oil massage that promises to drive away stress. "A small chit chat with the client helps us plan a unique package that suits them," says Pooja Kumar from Nirvana. Neroli is best for those who sound listless, its spicy, sweet aroma is refreshing, we are told. Fresh aloe vera syrup, rose petals, tea tree oil, jojoba or sweet almond are some of the ingredients used in this facial. Where: Nirvana-22 For: Rs 750 onwards St(r)andard procedure Following the principles of a spa — spirituality, peace and ambience—Rachit Malhotra, hair stylist, has formulated a stimulating hair spa, "Not only it solves hair problems but a massage on the pressure points helps you relax." Shampoo rub, depending on the texture and deep conditioning followed by 30 minutes of pressure- point massage, steaming and the final rinse with protein ampoules make hair supple and strong. "Many corporate houses take our services for their employees and we have received excellent feedback," claims Rachit. Where: Femina Plus - 44, Prem Nagar, Ambala City For: Rs 750 onwards
Relax in a special massage chair as skilled staff works on your hands and feet. Tress Lounge-8 gives mani-pedi with exotic aromatic, massage for healing purposes. "Massage on the pressure points calms down the nerves," says Poonam Bhatia from Tress Lounge. Lavender, hazel nut, rosemary, tea tree oil are used according to the skin type. Soaking, scrubbing, hot towel wrap, deep tissue massage with essential oils and a pack offer to de-tan and smoothen the skin. "Our special massage chairs offer a relaxing, rejuvenating experience," says Poonam. Where: Tress Lounge-8 For: Rs 1100 onwards Head to toe A welcome drink, five minutes of deep breathing, foot reflexology, complete body massage, some time in jacuzzi, rounded off with a spa drink or choice of fresh fruits is what Cleopatra-8 has to offer. "We have designed various packages to suit different needs," says Richa Agarwal, director. One can opt for green apple, lavender, aloe vera or wine/champagne. "For those whose work involve lots of outdoor travel, aloe vera healing spa is the best option and if you want to indulge, try out the wine/champagne one," says Richa. Where: Cleopatra-8 For: Rs 1,200 onwards Well, if you are in no mood to splurge, try a home spa. We have already listed the steps and ingredient for you! Fabric-ating tale Not a Spa person? Worry not! The city has two small exhibitions that have got stuff right from Rajasthan. On at Panchayat Bhavan-18 (Room No 503), Rajasthani exhibition has men's cotton shirts, running cotton fabric, traditional wear and bedcovers. "Our stuff is genuine and prices competitive," says the salesperson here. (On till April 25) Parampara has been bringing their ware to the city for a decade now. They are here again at Aroma - 22 (103) with handcrafted duppattas, woven saris and fabrics bagru, bagh, dabu, ikkat and bokai. They offer fabric for Rs 120 per metre. (On till April 24) mona@tribunemail.com
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3 Thay Bhai draws mixed response
Cinemas opened to 3 Thay Bhai, a Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's comedy with hugely talented cast, Om Puri, Shreyas Talpade and Deepak Dobriyal, this Friday. A fabulous plot — three brothers who can't stand each other, brought together by their grandfather's will in a picturesque location. Shot mostly in Gulmarg (Kashmir), the flick received flak from critics for its screenplay. The first time director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba is not able to pull the plot through. Do the three brothers with fancy names Chixie (Om Puri), a businessman, Happy (Deepak Dobriyal), a bogus dentist and Fancy (Shreyas Talpade), an actor make a lasting impression? We find out… One time watch Movie trailers looked promising and with actors like Om Puri and Shreyas, I had high hopes, but I found it to be an average one. However, my 10-year-old son loved it. Shruti Sharma, homemaker Amazing fun It is a laugh riot. One cannot help but fall in love with Bhatinda ke mashoor sadial that Om Puri plays. Even when the plot takes a dip, gifted actors make up for that. Harman Singh, engineering student An average fare The flick has all the ingredients — wonderful actors, interesting storyline and a good banner to support. Somehow, the movie doesn't click. There are some high points that tickle one but then at places you can't help yawning out of boredom. Jyoti Sharma, teacher 'Mast', must watch A full on 'mast' movie. Om Puri plays another remarkable character. The flick has some serious moments too. It is an enjoyable comedy. It stands apart from the regular fare that cinema usually doles out. Vishal Sharma, banker
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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and newcomer Sonakshi Sinha have been named the most searched Indian celebrities on the web in a new survey by movie portal chakpak.com. Salman beat action star Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn in the survey carried across the metros as well as tier-II and tier-III cities. Bollywood heartthrobs Ranbir Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor wrapped up the top five. She might be one-film old, but Sonakshi came ahead of the likes of Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif to be the most searched celebrity on the internet among the female brigade. Sonakshi made her debut with blockbuster Dabangg alongside Salman Khan and will now be seen with Akshay in Shirish Kunder's Joker and in Dabangg 2. Priyanka came second and Sonam Kapoor followed at the third slot. Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif landed at the fourth and fifth spots in the survey. — IANS
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In Zee TV’s Choti Bahu, Radhika (Rubina Dilaik) was dreaming of her beloved Dev (Avinash Sachdev) to come and wed her once again. But her dreams will be shattered when she learns that she is getting engaged to Dev’s younger brother Rohan (Saurav Chakrabarti). Radhika and Dev tied the martial knot as kids without knowing the consequences of their action. Now, Badi maa has managed situations so that Rohan marries Radhika. Dev who fell in love with the grown up Radhika unaware that she was the girl he married as a kid, struggled with his dilemma. Later when he decides to talk to badi maa about his love for Radhika, he hears Rohan and his mother talking about their future and how marriage is important for him. Dev will feel very guilty and will let go of his feelings for Radhika. Radhika aka Rubina is shocked with the turn of events, “I can’t believe this is happening to me. All my dreams are shattered. I was led to believe Dev would be my husband and now I have to be engaged with Rohan instead. I am numb, shocked out of my wits and can’t express my feelings.” Will Dev realise Radhika’s love for him? Will he stop the engagement? To find out watch Choti Bahu on Zee TV Mon-Fri at 7pm
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Bollywood actress-model Kashmera Shah has come out in support of Payal Rohatgi after she accused filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee of casting couch, saying that not many women are backing the issue. “Casting couch exists as far as smaller films are concerned, B and C grade types. I feel sad for Payal because she is a talented girl who could do much better. Unfortunately with her exposing this thing, she hasn't got the backing that she should have got from women,” Kashmera said. Rohatgi has levelled allegations on the director of Love Sex Aur Dhokha of taking advantage of her under the pretext of casting her in his next film. “I didn't meet or have a word with Payal. But Payal doesn't seem the kind of a person who would lie about something like this. But unfortunately our industry has seen this trend, where Mamta Kulkarni came up with something like this and she got ousted. Nobody wanted to work with her again,” Kashmera said. “Unfortunately I don't know the people she has dragged in. So I don't know if they are those kind of people. I don't know why Payal would do this... she should have just said a no and moved on and not met the person again,” she said. The allegations have led to a war of words with other filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap and Sudhir Mishra coming in defence of Dibakar. “They say people do it for publicity... I doubt if any woman would . I feel sad,” Kashmera said. — PTI
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She had grabbed headlines with her bikini-clad magazine cover two years ago and Bollywood beauty Minissha Lamba is back for an encore.The actress is the new cover girl of men's magazine Man's World and is dressed in a floral bikini accessorised with a surfboard on the publication's front page. The 26-year-old shot for the spread on the sunny beaches of Goa, dressed in a variety of bikinis and also posed for some underwater shots. “I am a beach person and I love sports. I got to kite surf during the shoot and I really enjoyed that,” said the actress who had made her debut playing a Kashmiri girl in the 2005 film 'Yahaan'. Bikinis and actresses have been in the news recently but for the wrong reasons as both Sonakshi Sinha and Vidya Balan had threatened to sue magazines for allegedly photoshopping their pictures to look like they had posed in swimsuits. But Minissha has no qualms about it. — PTI
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Call of the yore
Standing in its pristine glory, the Replica House at Punjab Agricultural University showcases the richness of Punjabi traditions. Open to visitors since 1974, this museum was the brainchild of MS Randhawa, the then vice-chancellor of PAU. The entrance is marked by a red stone aisle, which has water channels running on the sides. Carved doors, jhrokhas (peep windows) and sculptures greet you here. Sculptures of a housewife ready to serve food from the kitchen, while another woman is fetching water in a gagar and yet another churning milk attract visitors. Created by artist Kehar Singh, artisans showcases different crafts of the state. The star attraction here is the colourful sight of the Punjabi womenfolk weaving intricate designs of phulkari -the traditional embroidery of Punjab. Harnesses, saddles for cattle and agricultural tools as which had been part of a typical Punjabi household till a few decades ago are all here. The entertainment section has traditional musical instruments like the dholak, tumba, sarangi and sitar.
Archaeological findings of the Harappan civilisation like pottery and coins are also on display. Ornaments like jhumkas, star-studded juttis and phulkari-embroidered fans also find a place here. The open kitchen is somewhat similar to the modern-day kitchen but the old chullah (stove) and the bronze utensils take one back to the granny's kitchen. A spinning wheel completes the scene. The Replica House or Rural Museum as it is commonly known is a popular tourist attraction. It treasures those good old days. Open From 9 am to 5pm on all weekdays Entry fee is Rs 10 per person.
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chatter box
Apra the new saas
The latest we hear is that Apara Mehta, who left her mark as the typical saas of daily soap with Star Plus’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, was finalised to essay the role of the saas in the show. Krutika injured
Krutika Desai aka Amba of Zee TV’s Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi hurt her leg while shooting for the show. But Krutika, being a professional, continued working. Krutika who was shooting for a major sequence of the show squashed her toes badly. She was unable to walk which will be apparent in the scenes as well. Aamir’s banana and paan diet
Actor Aamir Ali, who returns to the small screen as Inspector Bajrang Pandey in SAB TV’s popular sitcom FIR, had a tough time shooting for the show on the first day. The first scene required Aamir to make an entry in his character’s style while eating bananas and paan. But it so happened that he had to take many retakes to ensure the shot was perfect. As a result, he ended up having too many bananas and paan. The cast and crew of the show now tease him by offering him bananas for lunch every day. Surprise party for Shailesh
Ashita Dhawan-Gulabani aka Gaushala, who is in Baba Aiso Var Dhoondo, threw a surprise birthday bash for her husband Sailesh Gulabani. The actress along with her friend Mickie Dudaaney and a few others organised the party at a popular hangout. Everything’s in a name
Star One’s popular show Geet–Hui Sabse Parayi’s lovable character Geet has decided something new. The actress believes in numerology and decided to change her name from Drasthi Dhami to Drishti Dhami. Now, we need to see whether this name change would bring her more fame and money. |
She had grabbed headlines with her bikini-clad magazine cover two years ago and Bollywood beauty Minissha Lamba is back for an encore.The actress is the new cover girl of men's magazine Man's World and is dressed in a floral bikini accessorised with a surfboard on the publication's front page. The 26-year-old shot for the spread on the sunny beaches of Goa, dressed in a variety of bikinis and also posed for some underwater shots.“I am a beach person and I love sports. I got to kite surf during the shoot and I really enjoyed that,” said the actress who had made her debut playing a Kashmiri girl in the 2005 film 'Yahaan'. Bikinis and actresses have been in the news recently but for the wrong reasons as both Sonakshi Sinha and Vidya Balan had threatened to sue magazines for allegedly photoshopping their pictures to look like they had posed in swimsuits.But Minissha has no qualms about it and had earlier donned a barely there bikini for the cover of Maxim's October 2009 cover. — PTI
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Summer releases
Ready
This looks like a typical Salman Khan entertainer. It is directed by Anees Mazmee so expect it to be mindless. With Asin in the female lead, it is a remake of a South Indian film. The film will be Salman's first release post Dabangg so expectations are very high as it is banking solely on his star appeal. Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara Directed by Zoya Akhtar this is the first Indian film to be shot entirely in Spain. With an impressive ensemble cast comprising Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol. Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Kalki and a Spanish actress, the film traces the road trip these people take. There are rumours that it is a remake of The Hangover but Zoya is too classy and intelligent to be a copycat. We are eagerly awaiting this one. Double Dhamaal This is the sequel to Inder Kumar's Dhamaal. The male cast is the same with Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Ashish Chowdhury and Arshad Warsi but Mallika Sherawat and Kangna Ranaut will up the glam quotient in the film. The comedy will release in June. Zokkomon This is a children's film produced by Disney with Darsheel Safary in the lead. It is Darsheel's first major role since Taare Zameen Par. Manjari Phadnis plays his mentor and there are special effects aplenty. Kids will drag their parents along to see this one. Ragini MMS Ekta Kapoor is back with yet another small budget bold film about the shady world of pornographic clips. The film stars Rajkumar Yadav and Kainaz Motiwala. The draw lies in the content and documentary style of presentation. The film has a Love, Sex Aur Dhokha hangover and is reminiscent of Paranormal Activity. Luv Ka the End This is an out-and-out breezy chick flick. Starring the spunky Shraddha Kapoor and a bunch of newcomers, the film is about a girl who takes revenge on her cheating boyfriend and is replete with peppy music. Chalo Dilli This film stars Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak and is directed by Shashank Shah. It is an out-and-out class-clash romantic comedy with Lara playing a sophisticated businesswoman from Mumbai and Vinay playing the typical manner-less North Indian. Their journeys get intertwined. The film is reminiscent of Jab We Met and LeapYear and it has a fun vibe to it.
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Imran's animal instinct
The BSA Hercules India Cyclothon will take place in Mumbai on April 24. Single and happy Kangna Ranaut has denied all claims of being involved with Salman Khan or Gerard Butler. She has said she is single at the moment and happy with the way her life has shaped up. She has revealed that proposals have been pouring but refuses to divulge names. Zeenat mends fences Stories of Zeenat Aman being upset with Deepika Padukone were doing the rounds and the veteran actress decided to clear the air with the newcomer. She got her hands on her local London number (DP has been in London for a few weeks and will be there for another couple of months) and called her to clear the air with her and said she had no problems with her. How sweet is that! —HRM Social networker
Addicted to love?
Abhay's alternative profession
His classes are becoming increasingly popular with the cast and crew. —
HRM
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Sham Sevara to Cronje lamb
For a meal with a homely touch, Sutlej Club in the city is the favourite destination for many.“We have been working with the club for the past 12 years and we keep reinventing ourselves to please the guests,” says Thakur as he directs the waiter to serve us Sham Sevara, an interesting rice and spinach dish and Cronje lamb, a crispy fried shredded lamb in soya sauce.
One can sit in the dining room and watch TV or relax in The Spinn restro bar or sip a lemon soda on the terrace. The club has sprawling lawns, which often are the venue for birthday parties. “We find it homely and the food is just right, though the service sometimes is quite slow,” says Harvinder Chhatwal, a frequent visitor to the club. The catering manager Inderjeet Walia is quick to explain, “It is definitely is a task to please everybody here and you can see the boys running around.” There are five chefs working here. Randy, who makes it a point to visit the club with his friends, finds the Mexican and Chinese food quite up to the mark. Another group of 20 chat merrily in the gazebo as they are being served murg nawab tikka and khas khas seekh kabab. For variety, the club offers food from different states by organising food festivals. “A Kashmiri food festival was quite a hit and now the coming event is “Bade miyan ki Biryani and Chotte Mina Ke Kabab”. The club is a hit among the women. As socialite Indu Bhaskar puts in, “I prefer this place for a homely meal with my friends.” She orders a sizzler and her friend goes for sandwiches and coffee. We recommend this place for taking your guests out when you are in no mood to don the apron.
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green thumb
A medium-sized tree, it can be trained to have a controlled canopy like a perfect umbrella. Being an indigenous tree, it can withstand even frost to some extent. It needs some protection against hot summer sun in the initial stages of growth. The leaves of this tree are very big and unusual, say 20 to 35 cm long and very attractive. They are light green with serrated (saw like) margin. The tree bears bold white flowers too. Even the opening bud is also of the size of an apple. It is fragrant too. Chalta is also known by another name, the Elephant Apple due to its bold apple sized fruit, which however, is deep green in colour. Those who know about it, eat it by using as spice or making pickles or candy. The tree is propagated by way of seeds. As you open the fruit, you find small seeds that can be sown immediately after extraction. Another important tree in this region could be Chinar. Do not hesitate in growing it here. It grows without any hassles. Someone planted it in Sector 21 park too and for the local Kashmiris, the sight is nostalgic. An avenue has been created with this tree in the Sarangpur Botanical Garden where it is growing with all its glory. It can easily be propagated by way of cuttings in January when the tree is dormant. (Narula is a horticulturist.)
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Going by the label
The test participants were given a range of red and white wines, which were priced less than 5 pounds while vintages were priced between 10 and 30 pounds. They were told to say which were cheap and which were expensive. According to the laws of chance, 50 per cent of their guess should have been correct and this was exactly their level of accuracy. This showed that the volunteers could not distinguish between wines just by tasting it. “People were unable to tell expensive from inexpensive wines, and so in these times of financial hardship the message is clear - the inexpensive wines we tested tasted the same as their expensive counterparts,” said Richard Wiseman, a professor from the University of Hertfordshire, who led the research. — IANS
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The year ahead
If your birthday is April 16...
2011 is the year to enjoy the peak of your life if you have crossed 40. Rest who are below this age may, for now, enjoy peaks of mountains, waves of ocean or lawns of resorts. Synergy, cooperation, companionship are all around you. Complicated issues will be resolved by the end of December. Professional changes will prove beneficial in the long run. Do what your conscience says. Follow your heart in matters of romance. Pleasant surprises are in store for you in the first half of 2012. Remove any masks of artificial smile from your face and be natural and true to your spouse. Some companion, colleague or neighbour may become hostile very shortly. Take care of vehicles against theft between August and October. Parents may be more demanding if they are aged. Social life will pick up very soon. Be receptive to social causes and social organisations. |
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Tarot
talk ARIES: Risk taking is highlighted in today’s cosmic mix, so do watch impulsive urges and practice caution when out on the road. Litigants: Co-operation is likely from lawyers. If single, meeting may spark romance. Rumours are likely to be false. Tarot message: Meditation will bring mental peace. Lucky colour: Saffron Magic number: 39 TAURUS: Ideas and opportunities for growth are likely to give you plenty of plans for the future. Moon and Venus smile on love & romance. An Arian person attracts. Don’t do anything to damage your reputation. If unwell, spend the day in bed. Tarot message: Be firm and stand ground. Lucky colour: Sky blue. Magic number: 44 GEMINI: You card The Lovers adds a touch of pizzazz to your romance. Spring a surprise on your loved ones. You will be at the beck and call of others more than you like. Deal with minor issues that do not arouse conflict. Tarot message: Do only one activity at a time. Lucky colour: Crème. Magic number: 31 CANCER: Jealousy could strain friendly relations. If you find this sentiment stirring within you, take a look. Keep up the good work. Students: Ask for favours from teachers. Financial matters? Efforts will bear fruit. Evening hours are auspicious for mails or messages. Tarot message: Don’t be enthusiastic in finalising a particular deal. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 58 LEO: You will not be able to stick to schedule. Money may come from unexpected source. Housewives: Avoid gossip. News by mail may disturb. An old friend from the past resurfaces and becomes a cause for celebration. A new romance might upset family relations. Tarot message: Take one thing at a time. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 29 VIRGO: There is a possibility of a windfall. Important matters can be sorted out in the early hours. Be more realistic. Do not rush with jobs that require careful handling. Deal with one thing at a time. Tarot message: You will be happier if you retain the fruit of your hard work. Lucky colour: Purple. Magic number: 60 LIBRA: The card Judgement reveals that a secret business meeting could make you feel uneasy. A family commitment may need to be re-negotiated. Call a family meeting and talk about it. Luck favours in speculation. Focus on meditation. New contracts will prove valuable. Tarot message: Take responsibility for your own actions. Lucky colour: Coffee brown. Magic number: 27 SCORPIO: Make plans as to where you want your career and responsibilities to head. Expect meetings with experienced folks. Beware of someone who deals from the bottom of the deck. The cosmos places a strong emphasis on your need for love. Tarot message: Now is the need to question the value judgment. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 35 SAGITTARIUS: A strong competitive urge dictates behaviour. Don’t take anything for granted and expect stiff competition from colleagues. One in particular might stoop to under-hand tactics. Investments in shares are not favoured. Pay attention to your child’s health. Marriage proposal is likely. Tarot message: Do not let anyone get advantage. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 59 CAPRICORN: Students: You could be your worst enemy today. Do not take hasty decisions. Not a good day for forming partnerships. Ventures may fail. A spiritual meeting can help you to be more detached from the material aspect of life. Tarot message: Balance and perspective will lead you out of a problems. Lucky colour: Sap green. Magic number: 49 AQUARIUS: Keep on top of your schedule. It would be easy for you to day dream and miss an important deadline. A new romance could fill your head. Influential people should not be relied upon. Women: Do not believe in all that you are told. Tarot message: You must share responsibility with others. Lucky colour: Fuchsia. Magic number: 65 PISCES: Start the day with a small ritual to honour yourself. It will make the rest of your day that much better. Focus on meditation. You may find that a journey undertaken now is subject to delays. Models charm in catwalk or in social gathering. Tarot message: Avoid loose talks at work. Lucky colour: Turquoise blue. Magic number: 52
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Heeling touch
On the sets of Laagi Tujh Se Lagan on Colors’ everyone’s phone has to be on silent, if it rings. The actors have to pay a fine between Rs 500-1,000, while the production team is fined from Rs 50 up to Rs 200. Recently Aashka Goradia’s phone rang and Vinay Rohrra, who plays Bajirao, a comic and cool gangster, demanded that all the actors be treated with ice-cream. Aashka gave into the demand and paid a fine of Rs 1,200 and bought mango ice-cream for everyone. Co-incidentally Vinay considers Aashka his mentor as she is an experienced actress with a good body of work and takes her advice as and when required.
Neela Telefilms is gearing up for a unique saas-bahu saga on Colors’ TV which is still untitled.
Imran Khan is a nature lover. He rescues stray animals regularly. He will cycle to raise money for the cause of animals.
Nargis Fakhri has been kept away from the media by the makers of Rock Star but she is a Twitter regular. She often tweets about Ranbir
Kapoor, her best friend VJ Bani, and rants against the media quite often. She follows Anushka Sharma.
Kareena Kapoor is addicted to her Blackberry phone. At any given point of time, she is either messaging or calling someone. During a late night shoot of her film with Reema
Kagti, she was busy texting away and calling people at 4 am. Was it Saifu she was talking to?
Here is another reason to like the eco-friendly Abhay Deol. He is into yoga and even teaches people who are willing to learn. He has been giving yoga lessons to fitness addicts Bipasha Basu and Josh Hartnett in Bhopal because they do not have a gym at their disposal. 
Let me introduce you to two new tree species that grow very well here but have somehow escaped the gaze of garden lovers.We are normally looking for a tree in the garden that forms a good, confined and disciplined canopy. One of the best trees to fit this description is Dellinia indica, locally known as Chalta tree.
Most wine drinkers are not able to make out the difference between the cheap wines and those that cost up to six times as much, a taste test has shown.A recent study suggests that many wine drinkers were simply paying for the label when they buy expensive bottle. As many as 578 people participated in a ‘blind’ taste challenge that took place at the Edinburgh Science Festival.
Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta (April 16, 1978, Ghaziabad) too shares her birthday with you. Recently, she performed on the remix of Zeenat Aman’s old song Laila O Laila. She was crowned Femina Miss India later Miss Universe. She made her Hindi film debut in 2003 with the film Andaaz which was a box office success and also won her a Filmfare Award. Her box office hits include Masti, Kaal, No Entry and Partner. In 2006, she starred in the comedy, Bhagam Bhag which did well. She married Indian tennis player, Mahesh Bhupathi on February 16. her next projects in 2011 are Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai and Chalo Dilli.