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If theatre is happening,
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With six stimulating, scintillating performances from students of National School of Drama, New Delhi, a full-fledged Tagore Festival that began this Tuesday and Lillete Dubey's Aadhe Adhure in between, theatre scene in Chandigarh is on a roll. While the Graduate Show plays were experimental in language, presentation and some of them in content, Tagore plays, written a century ago, have been adapted to suit the present scene. Various city-based groups are not only presenting plays in Chandigarh, but also taking their productions abroad. The city is waking up to theatre culture, seats are gradually being filled up and no one is happier than theatre activists, who herald it as a trend that is here to stay. "Chandigarh has seen some really good theatre days. Back in 70s and 80s, we have staged plays without much support from the administration. The money we got from tickets ensured that all our expenses were taken care of," says Keshav Bhrata, whose Chitrangada would be part of the Tagore Festival. Imposing entertainment tax and changed social scenario made theatre recede into oblivion for some time, but things are looking up again. Bhrata gives credit for this to active city-theatre artistes. "If theatre is doing well, it is because of the likes of Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry, who have generated audiences," says Bhrata. Theatre thrives on audience not administration grants and Bhrata is happy that people are turning towards theatre, be it Kala Bhawan plays or ones in the Tagore Theatre-18. Equally ecstatic is Rajiv Mehta from Theatre Arts who has been active in the field for the last one decade. "We are in good times when it comes to theatre. If only the administration could do away with entertainment tax, it would give a major impetus to theatre," he shares. What's heartening is that people have accepted even the experimental works and are ready for a change. "There is a lot of theatre activity happening. The audience acknowledged really bold NSD productions, some of which had one-to-one interactions as well," shares Neelam, who has been instrumental in bringing these plays to Chandigarh. "Few Indian Theatre Department students are also exploring different actor-audience relationships. There is lots of youthful energy in the city, but, yes, we are yet to establish a dialogue with national theatre," says Neelam, whose Tagore play Stree Patro is going to America and Australia. Sadly, not many from here had a chance to view it as of now. Chandigarh is changing its character from being a city of stones to a cultural hub and theatre has a significant role to play in this. "Sometime back theatre lovers, including me, had to go to Delhi to see a play. Not anymore! In 2011 alone, we have had some 10 theatre festivals, which is heartening for any art lover," shares Sudesh Sharma, who has been active in the city theatre scene. The journey has just started; there is a long way to go. With Kuldip Sharma at the helm of affairs at Tagore Theatre, the ongoing festival has interested the city audience. "People have started coming back to theatre. The passes for Tagore festival are all gone. We are expecting a good turn out," he says. Many plays going houseful, young theatre artistes taking active interest…looks like a win-win situation for all! mona@tribunemail.com
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Order of the chef!
After making Chiless en Nogado with the right permutation and combination of spices and sauces, it could be something as ordinary as 'aloo mutter' that they want to dig into at the end of the day! What's more, they could be as vegetarian as spinach when they head home. Whatever you order, eat, comment, criticise or even compliment, reaches right up till the chef. For a change, we take the chef's order. And some are connoisseurs while others true blue foodies. "I like to start my meal with a salad, with lots of greens in it and very light dressing, something like an Italian dressing. Then comes the hot appetiser, like grilled prawns, with again very light sauce, dressed up chicken….I like to taste a lot of things but don't stuff myself with anything," chef Duddi Reny Manohar, executive chef, The Bella Vista, shares what all he likes on his table, when he's out for dinner. "Flavoured ice sorbet follows next. "I want even my dessert to be something nice and light." Sometimes, it's something as light and staple as pulses. He laughs, "At home, it has to be tawa phulka and moong dal or vegetable pulao, nothing fancy." Or nothing exotic, which, more often than not, remains exclusive to the workplace. Says Pallav Singhal, executive chef, JW Marriott, "At home we are a vegetarian family and it's not that there is not much variety; there are actually a lot of options." He too, like most of his counterparts, is not too much into heavy stuff. "When out, I look for a Thai restaurant, grilled food, but I am not too much into heavy stuff. And whenever travelling, I try local cuisines of the place, even highway food…calling it the hunger for knowledge." In his fourteen hours work schedule he ends up tasting thirty to fifty dishes himself. Adds Duddi Reny Manohar, "It's not that you taste each and every dish all the time; it's only when you get a feeling by looking at the food that something is not right."
Laughs Ramit Kohli, sous chef, Taj, Chandigarh, "At times, you end up having thirty to thirty-five dishes in bits and pieces. At times, that results in me not having dinner." His list of favourites run a healthy mix of continental, Italian and authentic Punjabi dishes. "I especially like pastas, chicken steak, and in Punjabi food, Dal Makhni, tawa phulka, served with onions." Simple homemade food comes handy, anytime, any day. Laughs Rahul Arya, executive chef, Hops n Grains, "Out of the typical homemade food, I like stuffed paranthas, for lunch, breakfast and dinner…bring them on!" He adds, "But when out, any dish related to chicken works. I also like continental food, because it is very experimental." For Ramit, it's Gajar ka Halwa that tops the list of homemade delicacies. He adds, "At home, sometimes I cook, otherwise it's generally my mom. I can sit back and enjoy." manpriya@tribunemail.com
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On wings of dreams
It’s not easy to convince your parents if you want to join the glamour industry. There’re too many ifs and buts tagged along with a long list of apprehensions. Femina Miss India 2011 contestant Asmita Sood, who’s now a model and Tollywood actor, had a good experience of all this when she announced to her parents that she had made up her mind to be a model. The announcement got a cold response! “It took all my persuasive skills to convince my family. Only at a very late stage did they give their whole-hearted consent,” she says. “Leave aside what people claim, the fact is that it’s not easy for a girl from a non-metro city to make it big in the glamour industry,” she adds. A liberal dose of persistence and a focused approach, however, do help. She has learnt this in good measure during the past one year. “I have held it on my own without any godfather to support me. I think that’s reason enough for me to cheer,” she says. She has done two Telugu films. One of the films required her to sport a drop-dead gorgeous look. She took it in her stride and worked hard for it. Now, it’s ‘Bollywood calling’ for her. At least that’s what she’s all prepared for. “Though I have not yet signed any film, there are a couple of projects that are being explored,” she tells us. She would love to work with Hrithik Roshan, she adds with a huge smile. Ashmita was in Ludhiana on Wednesday for the launch of Tissot watches at Packard’s showroom. Her take on the city: “It reminds me of my hometown, Shimla. It’s a small city. It has that same quiet air about it. In fact, there’s something distinctly likeable about this city.”
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Girls have all the fun!
Though the weather was hot and humid, the girls were in their element. After all, it's not every day that you get to be part of a youth campus show. The Punjabi gusto was all too palpable. Bright smiles, loud cheers and equally loud laughter that cut through the sultry air marked the shooting session. The girls seemed to have decided that any song, even if the notes went haywire, was worthy of being presented on the stage. Phiir ki hoya was the refrain. It's the spirit that counts! Of course, there were some 'done it before' singers among the girls. Richa Sharma (no, she was not that noted Haryanvi singer Richa Sharma who's known for her bhajans) quips that she had earlier auditioned for the Voice of India and some other reality shows. The girls also had fun with nice jigs they danced. For some it was a mishmash of the folk and the rap, while others let it go the Bollywood way. The show anchor Dinesh Kumar was bowled over by the enthusiasm of the girls who would not let go of any chance to showcase their talent, all the while keeping the fun element intact. "The show has been on for almost three years and the team keeps visiting colleges in various cities of Punjab," he says. But it was the very first visit to this city college and also the first Masti Da Funda show that he was hosting. Yet, he believed that the two 'firsts' were interesting enough to be repeated. And the girls, they could only say that a girls' day out is seldom boring!
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Abhay: Up, close and personal!
Abhay Deol is known for choosing quality cinema (Aisha is a pardonable mistake made by him) such as Dev D, Oye Lucky Lucky Oye and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, etc. He talks about the success of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and his hopes for his next, Shanghai. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Success and failure go hand in hand. So, I don't get high if my film does well because it's not necessary that my next film will do well too or the audience will like it. Having a successful commercial film behind me and then signing on more commercial films is no big deal. However, if my next release gets a bigger platform, it does mean something to me. If Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's success means that my next film (Shanghai) is going to get propped up and the distributors and producers are going to show more confidence and it will be marketed in a big way, then the success means something. Only then can I say that I am reaping the success of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Same difference!
No way. I will stick to what I like. I will only do roles that I like and not repeat roles that have been hits. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara may be a commercial hit, but it is the type of film I have always done. The only difference was that it has more stars in it. The characters were not what you see in every film. Pinning hopes
I am very excited about Shanghai as, once again, I am working with Dibakar Banerjee. Shanghai has romance as well as some action, and I am sure Dibakar will put two songs also. Also, I am hoping for a good market, as Emraan has given a hit with Murder 2 and even Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was a hit. So, let's hope we get a good platform. On Shanghai
Shanghai is a political thriller; a dark comedy about Indian politics. I have a very different look in the film; I have worn a moustache. The story dwells on how people are at the receiving end of politics and how the decisions taken by politicians affect the common man. Dibakar is one of the finest directors. He knows how to express his ideas and vision through film. I love the way he creates his own world through his scripts. He has a brilliant way of telling stories. I am very excited about the film. It's personal
It's funny that everyone ends up asking about my personal relationships. But, you know, I don't like to discuss my personal life much. I believe in shining through hard work, whether it is cinema or my personal life. I concentrate on everything I do. Shanghai will release later this year.
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The internationally acclaimed film, The Gandu is facing opposition, no support and non-security in spite of going the legal way of screening it. It all began when the film could not get exempted by the censor board. So, it was decided that preview would be screened before a film that is already exempted from censorship. The problem is they have been denied police protection and the theater authorities are not going to take any chance. This easily suffocates art!
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Neetu, who is from Bihar, was supposed to be the host for the show, but at
the last moment she dropped the plan.
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One at a time
The buzz is that Madhuri Dixit has signed Ishqiya 2 and Satte Pe Satta. Madhuri denies the news, "Even I have read about the news but I have not been approached for Ishqiya 2 and not signed Satte Pe
Satta. I am in no hurry to sign any film, if something interesting comes up I will definitely take it up. But right now I am judging a show with Sanjeev Kapoor." |
She debuted in 1920 and everyone loved her. After that Adah Sharma was seen in many ads as she was choosy about signing films and now she is back with Phhir. "If 1920 was a big challenge, then Phhir was even tougher, since I had to portray my character without expressing too much," says Adah. Here the pretty girl talks about her film and more. Tell me about your forthcoming film Phhir? Phhir, produced by ASA Productions and Enterprises and directed by Girish Dhamija, who had earlier directed Yakeen starring John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra, is not a horror film at all. It is set in 2011 and is a contemporary thriller. The film stars Rajniesh, Roshni Chopra and me. Both Rajneish and I were introduced under the same banner in the hit horror flick 1920. By the way, Girish Dhamija has earlier written dialogues for movies like 1920, Gangster, Ankahee, Footpath, Raaz, Kasoor, Sangharsh, Zakhm, Dushman, etc. What is Phhir all about? The film is a suspense drama and not at all a sequel of 1920 but then there is some connection and hence it is called Phhir. The future is nothing but the past again and as the plot thickens, all questions are answered one by one. What is your role in Phhir? I play a clairvoyant, Disha, who sets out to help Rajneish. You will see me covered from top to toe exposing only my fingers. My face has a dead-pan look and an element of mystery shrouds my character. I even walk with a slight hunch throughout the film. Is Phhir a romantic triangle of sorts? With you, Rajneish and Roshni Chopra? It is not at all a love triangle since Rajneish is married to Roshni, who is a lawyer. It is a movie which has been made for the masses as well as classes. In this film we lead different lives. It is not a film about an adulterous affair between a doctor and the clairvoyant but a film where I set out to help him in his search for his missing wife. How tough was it for you to get into the skin of the character? It was quite tough because I could relate to my character only 3 per cent since I am not like Disha in real life. For me, it was like living some one else's life. This role was challenging. The brief given to me by my director was that my eyes shouldn’t give away anything. How would you describe Girish Dhamija as a director? Whether it was Vikram sir who had directed me in 1920 or Girish Dhamija who has directed me in Phhir, both have their own individual styles and are very clear in their heads leaving no room for confusion. — HRM
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Salman the saviour
Since Irfan is poor, Salman has made sure that the money he got from the film is being used to build a home for Irfan and his family. |
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Bollywood has had a spate of hit films in July. Take a look at the rare phenomena. Delhi Belly on July 1: The smash success of the year has crossed Rs 50 crore. The humour, irreverent theme, flowery language, and hit music contributed to making Aamir's movie a blockbuster. Young and kicking
Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap on July 1: Amitabh Bachchan's home production was made on a budget of Rs 10 crore and easily made twice the amount through ticket sales, music, and satellite rights. The film got decent reviews. Budgeted success
Murder 2 on July 8: This is the first hit for Vishesh Films in a long time. The erotic thriller starring Emraan Hashmi and Jacqueline Fernandez got a bumper opening and has so far grossed more than Rs 55 crore. Mohit Suri managed to make a good movie within a budget. Running houseful
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara on July 15: Zoya's film ran houseful for days and she was ecstatic. Her first film was critically acclaimed but didn't create sparkles at the BO. ZNMD won critical acclaim and commercial success. Return of the hero
Singham on July 22: Rohit Shetty's action drama has grossed Rs 50 crore already (worldwide). It has garnered decent reviews. People have liked it and it marks the return of Ajay Devgn as a solid action hero. Surprise package
Chillar Party on July 8: This was the surprise package. It had no stars but a very endearing cast and a sweet script. Salman's powerful backing ensured that this adorable, low-budget children's flick (actually it is suitable for all ages) ran to packed houses. |
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We are family
Seems like Charlie Sheen and his estranged wife Brooke Mueller are ending their long-running feud for the sake of their kids. The former couple, previously embroiled in a bitter custody battle over their two two-year-old twins, released Tuesday a picture of the group posing together during a weekend get-together at Sheen's Hollywood mansion.
Mueller visited Sheen on Sunday during a break in her ongoing rehab treatment. "Harmony is our goal. Sunday was a wonderful start," a publication quoted Sheen as telling a website. In the picture, a smiling Sheen, 45, and Mueller, 33, are sitting with sons Bob and Max on their laps, as the boys eat candy. The former Two and a Half Men star and his third wife has had a notoriously tumultuous relationship since they filed for divorce in 2009. However, Sheen has now said that he wants Mueller to move to a home in his neighborhood as soon as her treatment program ends so that they can spend more time together as a family.
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Varanasi was a beautiful trip, my film Monica was screened at a film festival and was received well with a standing ovation. After the screening, I took ma for the 'aarti' at the Banaras ghat. No car was allowed, so I and ma hired a cycle rickshaw. It was after ages that I sat on a rickshaw but what fun. I covered my face with a dupatta but a few curious people recognised me, “Oye dekh! Divya Dutta! And the others would shut him up, “Paagal hai kya?” While shooting for my latest film Zilla Ghaziabad I had lot of fun. Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi and Vivek Oberoi were my co-stars. I had never done such a role before and I was ever shooting with Arshad Warsi for the first time. He said, “I am really excited to be finally working with you.” “Ditto,” I said. It was fun shooting with Arshad, full of energy and ideas as well as enthusiasm that charged up the entire atmosphere on the set. At lunch time he had ordered some local food from a village nearby and asked me if I would like to have some. I love everything local. We had such yummy Malwani food for lunch. The next day was a holiday and I said I would like to go watch Singham in the only single-screen theatre there. The protective unit totally disallowed and Arshad said, “We will watch it together.” So I, Arshad, Ravi Kissen and a number of bodyguards along with the entire unit of the film went to watch Singham in the oldest theatre there. It was great watching it. Back to the hotel, everyone decided to go to the gym and then sit for the scenes for the next day. Back to work! When someone asked me, “Aap chutti nahi lete kabhi?" I wanted to tell them, I love to make the best of every moment even at work, so it's always work-cum- masti and that's why I love my work because I enjoy it! As I pack my bags to go for an outdoor shoot even when I was down with fever, ma said ‘Take care beta’ and I know my extended family of the film unit, the loving warm people at work would be only too glad to do it. (Dutta is a Bollywood actor)
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Planting a SAPLING
It is the thought that matters, whether it is about changing one's own attitude in life or doing something for the society. Neenu Vij, chairperson, Saplings, an NGO working for environment awareness, is someone who has a plan and is also working for it.
The NGO is organising Earth Connection, an exhibition of paintings, starting from August 4 at the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh. If you think paintings are all about bold strokes of expression, Neenu, an artist herself, sees paintings as impressions that have lasting affect. "We haven't given any specific theme to the artists; t whatever they paint is part of the environment only. As many as 62 artists will be taking part in the exhibition and a major portion of the sale will be donated to rotary, which will in turn use it for
various environmental purposes." Neenu, who has been running the NGO for seven years now, looks forward to the event as something that will highlight the sensitivity of the artist for the environment. "The three-day exhibition will see some interesting works. We have international volunteers working with us, who have selected paintings of slum kids, which will be put on the mobile van of the gallery," shares Neenu adding that they would also be showing movies based on environment. Dwindling equilibrium is a concern for everyone and people are doing various things to promote awareness for a balanced and safe environment. Saplings is one such NGO that organises events at various schools, colleges, corporate houses for environment. "The idea is to make people aware and there are different ways to do it, an exhibition is just one of them," adds Neenu. jasmine@tribunemail.com |
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Win back your love
Simmi Waraich I am a married man of 35 years of age with a daughter. I and my wife are facing intimacy issues. I have started getting attracted towards men. The more I try not to think about men, the more I am. What should I do? I feel guilt because of this problem. Please suggest a way out as I am very much upset. —Deep Singh, Chandigarh
In a marriage, one often works less on the relationship between husband and wife and more on family, work, children to the extent of Indian families even having children sleeping in the same bedroom and having no bedtime for children thus leaving no quiet private time between husband and wife. Also often with working women who also have to do housework etc, many women may opt out of the sexual relationship. How much time do you spend together? What do you do for her? What is the conversation when you get back from work? It has been seen that couple who talk for 5 minutes before work and after returning in a friendly way about daily events and who share non-sexual hugs or light kisses during the day are more likely to have a good relationship long term. Catch yourself and note what you say to her-is it largely critical or uninterested? Change that first. Also you need to be evaluated by a psychiatrist to see why you have suddenly developed this interest for men if it was not there before. Take your wife along and get an opinion. Your life is more important and it is a minor thing to seek a Psychiatric opinion nowadays. Take it easy
I am a working mother caught between the responsibilities at home and at work. I get very tired and the moment I get to sleep, I start dreaming. The dreams are of common situations at home or work like my child shouting for me as I leave for work or tackling troublesome colleagues. What bothers me is this onslaught of depression. I sleep in a dream and I woke up dreaming. Feels like I get no rest at all. —Meenal Kapoor, Panchkula If you feel you get no rest at all, it may be that you are overburdening yourself. Depression is diagnosed if you have persistent feelings of sadness, lack of desire in daily activities and also perhaps loss of sleep, loss or increase in appetite etc for at least two weeks continuously. At times, we wish to do everything - be good at work, be perfect at home, be a perfect mother plus wife or daughter etc. Sit down on a Sunday- List the things that are important to you. Prioritise. See if you are over exceeding yourself- if one day the food is not cooked or washing not done, what do you do? Learn to take it easy on yourself. Then keep time out for yourself in the week-an hour for a walk or gym or one day in the week for coffee with friends-Just as you give time for family and work, you need to do the same with yourself. Keep time for a hobby. Live in the moment - Focus on now- repeat this to yourself when you get stressed over something. Tell yourself to relax and let it be. Learn to just be-right now- feel your breathing-feel the air on your face, feel your breathing settling and calming you- for two minutes just do this and feel the difference. (Dr Waraich is a Chandigarh-based consultant psychiatrist. Shoot your problems to lifestyletribune@gmail.com or write to Troubleshooter, Life+Style, The Tribune,
Sector 29, Chandigarh)
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Baroness Greenfield, professor of pharmacology at Oxford University said, the growth of Internet 'friendships' as well as greater use of computer games could effectively 'rewire' the brain. She says this can lead to reduced concentration, a need for instant gratification and poor non-verbal skills, such as the ability to make eye contact during conversations. Repeated exposure to social networking sites leaves users with an 'identity crisis', they said. Baroness Greenfield, former director of research body the Royal Institution, said, “What concerns me is the banality of so much that goes out on Twitter.” She said some Facebook users feel the need to become 'mini celebrities' watched and admired by others on a daily basis. “If people worry more about what other people think about them than what they think about themselves.” — IANS
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Leafy dressing
Poonam aggarwal
French dressing
3 tsp olive oil 1tsp white vinegar 1/2tsp mustard powder Salt and freshly ground pepper Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Basic French dressing can be flavoured by chopped mint, garlic, chilly flakes and various herbs as required. Mayonnaise
2 egg yolk 1tsp mustard powder 2tsp white wine 1tsp lemon juice 300 ml olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Whisk the egg yolk with half the vinegar and lemon juice. Add oil drop by drop and keep whisking till the whole oil is absorbed. Add vinegar and lemon juice slowly. Season well. Whisk till the oil is emulsified and the sauce is thick and shiny. Keep in air tight container for three days in the refrigerator. To flavour mayonnaise add chopped garlic, onions and herbs. Thai peanut dressing
2 tsp oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 garlic finely crushed 1tsp chilly flakes 125 gm roasted peanuts 150 gm coconut milk 1tsp soya sauce 1tsp lemon juice 1tsp sugar Salt and pepper Fry onion and garlic. Add ingredients. Crush peanuts to a paste. (Poonam Aggarwal is a Ludhiana-based cookery expert)
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Remember Salman Khan, first winner of Zee TV's most popular dance reality show Dance India Dance, he has got a break with first Bollywood film as an actor. He will be playing the male lead in a film directed by well-known choreographer turned director Remo De'souza. The shoot of the show will start in October. A source says, "During Dance India Dance first season, Remo was really impressed with Salman's dedication towards dance and his work. After winning the ‘Sunehari Topi’ title, Salman did many stage shows in and outside India. So when Remo offered him a job as his assistant director in his debut directorial Faltu, Salman took it up. During Faltu, Remo decided to sign Salman as the lead role in his next film." —HRM
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Dream come true, you bat!
Veena's Darling
In an odd universe, controversy queen Bobby Darling is more excited about sharing screen space with Veena Mallik. These two controversial names will star in the upcoming film Daal Main Kuch Kala Hain directed by actor turned filmmaker Anand Balraj. We thought Bobby might be flying high for signing two films. Well Bobby sure has got the priorities lined up. Sulgana Panigrahi, who was last seen in Star Plus' Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai, is very happy these days as she has got a positive response for her first movie Murder 2. She gives the credit to producer Rajan Shahi who recommended her name to Mahesh Bhatt. Sulgana now is looking forward to more filmy success. Screen presence
Siddharth Arora, who plays Vaibhav in Colors' Mukti Bandhan, has bagged a Bollywood movie with director Shakti Samanta's banner. The film called Ye Jo Mohabbat Hain stars veterans like Rati Agnihotri, Farida Jalal, Mukesh Tiwari and Mohnish Behl. It will be shot in Poland wherein Siddharth has a grey role. Chat house
Drashti Dhami is well known for her lovable on-screen character of Geet in Star One's hit show Geet-Hui Sabse Parayi but the busy actress loves to keep in touch with her friends and fans. And she does so by chatting on Facebook. Whenever she finds time from her acting schedule, she ends up chatting with friends, family and fans.
Nandini in Bigg Boss' house?
If buzz is to be believed, Nandini Singh of Kesar fame will participate in Bigg Boss Season 5. She went on to doing films post her big success on TV but later came back to TV with a SaharaOne show last year. The makers of Bigg Boss have approached her but she is yet to make up her mind. Meanwhile, people who are confirmed for the reality show are Navjot Singh Sidhu, Divyendu Sharma aka Liquid of Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Poonam Pandey and Kratika Sengar. Phulwa grows up
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Astro turf
ARIES: Good vibes abound at home and at work. Teamwork is highlighted and your ability to delegate could get you a gold star with your boss. Women: Health wise you need to exercise dietary control. Love life is thrilling. Tarot message: Don't waste an opportunity. Lucky
colour: Violet. Magic number: 61
TAURUS: A profitable business deal could solve a few financial problems at home and put your relationship back on a secure basis. Sportspersons: Be careful while playing. Tarot message: Don't be bullied into accepting situations you dislike.
Lucky colour: Navy blue. Magic number: 50. GEMINI: A power-packed day full of activities, fun and friends. Your mind might be racing, going over and over something that happened in the past or something you want to happen in future. Women: Work with caution. Tarot message: Frankness and ability to state the truth are your strong points. Lucky
colour: Brown. Magic number: 43. CANCER: Your work environment could be full of practical jokes. Love, harmony, fun and frivolity are on the cards. Let your hair down and accept party invitations. Tension with women folk is taking too much interest in daily work. Tarot message: Consolidate your gains. Lucky
colour: Mauve. Magic number: 54 LEO: Singles, you may receive an exciting proposal and life in the lonely lane can be gone for good. You have the talent and skill to get a pet project off the ground so do not let self-doubt hold you back. Talk to someone in the know and get the ball rolling. Tarot message: Infuse your efforts into decisive action. Magic number: 27 VIRGO: Take your time. Honour yourself as much as others. Your mind, body and soul are working in unison. A domestic hassle is settled amicably. Education and research projects bring you laurels. Expect a guest or important news. Tarot message: Don’t expect too much from others. Lucky
colour: Metallic grey. Magic number: 25 LIBRA: Four of Wands, the card of illusion, brings a certain amount of chaos and misunderstanding to interfere with your plans. Early hours could see you encountering some difficulties. Do not take your bad temper to work. Tarot message: Catch financial opportunities. Lucky
colour: Ebony. Magic number: 45. SCORPIO: This could be quite a good day for work. Make sure you choose the setting that best fits the mood of your work to ensure success. Domestic happiness plays hide and seek. A close friend brings pleasure in the evening. Tarot message: Have faith in yourself. Lucky
colour: Red. Magic number: 26. SAGITTARIUS: Beware of unwise expenditures on your part, especially if you are tempted to speculate. Risky investments of all kinds should be avoided like the plague now. Beware of stray animals. Tarot message: Set the unpleasant set of events into motion. Lucky
colour: Royal blue. Magic number: 62. CAPRICORN: There is a strong emphasis on emotional ties with family to-day. You might get to have a deep and meaningful talk with someone you have been concerned about. Hidden assets may be uncovered. Tarot message: Take limited risks while speculating.
Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 41. AQUARIUS: A fun mood will colour the morning and make for practical jokes and party plans. Surprise visitors could change your mind. Financial arrangement will be
favourable. Tarot message: Lack of confidence or lack of caution can leave you in losses. Lucky
colour: Black. Magic number: 59 PISCES: This is a great time to get outside and start walking or jogging. Pick your favourite science spot. Write a gratitude list and check-out all the positives in your life. Tarot message: Listen carefully to words of wisdom even if you do not relish. Lucky
colour: Peach. Magic number: 49
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The year ahead
If your birthday is August 4...
Number four is a practical person, with a love for details. Ruled by the Uranus, you will be trustworthy, helpful, steady, logical, self-disciplined and problem-solving. If expressed negatively: Stubborn, narrow. Business: You'll have the support of a very diligent co-worker to get out of a complex situation which requires time and patience. You'll both be on the same wave-length and you'll have a moment of intense joy from the things your partner will confide in you. Career: Don't over-exaggerate the seriousness of a problem, even if you feel it is really complex. Education: If you don't get the answer you are looking for, try asking your question differently. Family: Sarcasm with loved ones is likely, forgetting special events or considerations for what is going on in the life of other members is possible. Be extra thoughtful. Finance: If financial security is a fundamental pillar of your existence, you'll sleep easy even if you have to face some problems. Friendship: New friends can bring opportunities. Health: You'll feel completely refreshing. Love: You could swing through a wide range of feelings. The Venus is caught in the crossfire between security-seeking Saturn and hungry for freedom Uranus. Travel: Remind yourself that this trip isn't a race. Compatible Signs: Capricorn, Sagittarius, Taurus. Lucky colors: Maroon, Khaki. Lucky days: Saturday. Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 17, l9, 29. |
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Ragging is unexciting at the best and dreadful at the worst. There's nothing cool about it. It's a kill-joy. That was the verdict of girls at the Guru Nanak Girls College in Ludhiana on Wednesday, as they had oodles of fun at Masti Da Funda show organised by the ETC Channel Punjabi.
It is a known fact that Sonakshi is at logger heads with Katrina Kaif and other B-town actors. She has recently declared that she is at cold war with Neetu Chandra. This war begins
with the Bhojpuri version Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Salman Khan has made a hit with his production, Chillar Party. But the buck does not stop there. He is making sure that each kid has a bright future, especially the street kid, Irfan Khan. He is the boy who plays the car-wash boy with the dog in the film.
Smashing success
First for a full understanding of your problem, one would need to know more about your relationship with your wife-your relationship in the beginning, how it changed, her version of things etc. 
Social networking websites Facebook and Twitter have created a generation obsessed with them, with a short attention span and a child-like desire for constant feedback on their lives, an Oxford scientist said.
Salad dressing is vital; they can make them more appetising and wholesome by adding a touch of originality, freshness or distinction or spoil them by being inappropriate or overdone. Match the ingredients of a dressing to the salad ingredients. Too much dressing spoils the taste and texture of the ingredients. Make the dressing 30 minutes before to allow the flavours to develop and add herbs just before tossing. Thin dressings are usually used for leafy salads while
thicker ones are suitable for firm textured ingredients.
Manav Gohil is thrilled but not for bagging a new assignment or film but this cricket enthusiast is jumping with joy because he has finally fulfilling his dream. He is getting a new bat made by none other than Ashraf Bhai who makes bats for the God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar. No doubt, he is super excited. Manav will tour the US with his cricket team Boxy Boyz, which include Varun Badola, Shabbir Ahluwalia, Sharad Kelkar, Aupam Bhaarya, Anand Suryavanshi etc.
Gratefully yours
Sargun
Mehta, who shot to fame with her first show Karol Bagh and later bagged the lead in Zee TV's Apno Ke Liye Geeta Ka Dharmyudh, has signed yet another big show as lead. She has been finalised to play the grown-up Phulwa in the show Phulwa on Colors. Before the leap, child actress Jannat Zubair Rahmani performed the role with aplomb and now Sargun will take her place post the leap which will air in a few days. Phulwa will return to her parental home when Bhavani will ask her to leave with family to a safer place. But Thakur's will find them and kill all except Phulwa and her brother Babu who Bhavani will be able to save. Phulwa will then vow to kill
Thakur.
Arbaaz Khan (August 4,1967), husband of Malaika Arora, son of scriptwriter Salim Khan, and brother of Salman Khan and Sohail Khan shares his birthday with you. In Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya and Garv: Pride and Honour, he acted opposite his brother Salman. He played supporting roles as a police officer in the multi-starrers Shootout at Lokhandwala and Fool and Final. He also made a cameo in blockbuster Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, starring Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza. Khan appeared in the television serial Karishma: A Miracle of Destiny besides many TV programs. Arbaaz's destiny revolves around two opposite numbers 4 and 8. The year 2011 may not prove fantastic but coming years will prove mile stone in his life.