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Young & Committed
A frivolous band of youngsters with the attention span of a goldfish — that's what teenagers keep hearing about themselves. And if the teenager happens to be a girl, there's an additional rider of vanity. Cut to another picture. The 'Girls Up' campaign by the United Nations Foundation is helping teens empower teens. It's a campaign for the girls by the girls. A girl from California, who's part of this campaign, writes: "I'm 16 years old. She's 14. My name is Karina. Her name is Massa. I live in Carpinteria, California. She lives in Todee, Liberia. We're half a world away and our lives are dramatically different…candles cost money and it is a luxury for Massa to burn them for studying…I quickly realised that the situation for Massa and other girls living in developing countries isn't as simple as just lack of candles; it's many complications that add on to each other. Disease, poverty, violence, sexual abuse, hunger, illiteracy, child marriage-it's all interconnected." This is a far cry from the stereotype of a woolly-headed teenager. Between these two contrasting images, which one is closer to reality? We do a quick check with youngsters from Ludhiana. Twenty-year-old Nagma Sahi loves to chip in for her friend's NGO. She donates money and volunteers time, just as her acquaintance Tanvi Kharbanda celebrates her birthday by donating gifts to children at orphanages. "It's wrong to think that teenagers are hedged in by the three-point agenda of I, my and mine and that they have no inclination to go beyond it," says Manasavi Madaan, a student of interior design. She believes that charity comes naturally to some people, irrespective of their age. "We need to have a heart to share our time and money with the less privileged. And not all have it," says Martha, a fashion design student at INIFD in Ludhiana. "The stereotype of youngsters as a hedonistic group of people is unfair. I understand that the young brigade likes to have fun. We also love our list of must-have things. But who is not materialistically driven? Aren't our seniors - our parents and teachers - influenced by the consumer culture?" quips 19-year-old Preeti Singh. She adds, "We, youngsters, may lack the experience that comes with years, but our heartstrings are intact and our emotional quotient is just fine."
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A drab affair
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan, Prateik Babbar, Manoj Bajpai Too long
"It's just far too long a movie. It seemed a drag at times. Moreover, the script was not that engrossing." — Rajan Narang, bank employee Let down
"It started off as a strong movie, but the second half became very loose and I totally lost contact with the crux of the matter." — Nandita Goswami, housewife Not for all
"It's only for those people who like issue-based movies." — Yugam Kaushik, student Captain America
The First Avenger will focus on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers to participate in an experimental programme that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) to wage a war on the evil HYDRA organisation, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving.) Starring: Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Stanley Tucci, Hayley Atwell, Dominic Cooper, Sebastian Stan and Toby Jones. Highly intriguing
"Being a big fan of the comic book, I thoroughly enjoyed the animation in the film. It does not match up to other superhero films, but is definitely something intriguing." — Viritika Puri, IT professional Weak story
The performances are good. The story is a bit weak, but works well for a superhero movie." — Aniket Tripathi, Student, Khalsa College Good flick
"Good work by the director; a good film." — Ranjan Virk, bank employee. Phirr
Starring: Rajneesh Duggal, Adah Sharma, Roshni Chopra Very predictable
"It's a very predictable story. Hardly any thrilling angle to it. All in all, it will not be able to attract audience." — Vinay Kambojh, IT professional Not worth it
"It's has an unconventional story line, but sometimes too unbelievable and illogical. Not worth a watch." — Varun Narang, businessman Refined version
"I was under the impression that the music will be good. The story is the same as Bhatt's previous films. It's just a refined version of his older films." — Sahil Singh, student,
Punjab University (As told to Vasudha Gupta)
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Inside the COURTROOM!
Mona
High Court Museum, Chandigarh, gives a peep into our history in its own unique way. From majestic buildings in green lawns at Lahore to snow-covered Peter Hoff at Shimla and Le Corbusier's present address, the first section tells the journey of the High Court through its buildings.
Nathu Ram Godse's handcuffs, old fire-extinguisher (stands right next to a brand new), the famed Chandigarh map manhole cover… there are many interesting objects spread across the museum. Le Corbusier's plans, sketches and pictures find a proud place here. As does the pictures and names of former judges. Two columns have beautiful pictures from our constitution — image of Natraja, Akbar in his court from the Muslim period, scenes from Himalayas to the desert —offer interesting facts about our country. All in all, it's interesting to see how much common life and its culture gets reflected in this High Court Museum! (Open on all days from 10 am to 5 pm) mona@tribunemail.com
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Desi tadka
Masala! Mehndi! Masti!, the largest South Asian music, cultural and cuisine festival in Canada will stage an adult play Dirty Pakistani Lingerie as well as Rabindra Tagore's drama Sacrifice (Visarjan) this year.
The three-day festival from August 19, which draws thousands of people, will have theatre, comedy, art, photography, cooking demos, talks on the stigma of HIV and various interactive workshops this year. India's leading choral group, the Shillong Chamber Choir (SCC) and Bollywood actor Abhay Deol will also perform at the mega-show. "Sacrifice" is being staged as a special tribute to Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore on his 150th birth anniversary, according to organisers. It is one of the two South-Asian dramas being staged this year. "The other drama is Dirty Pakistani Lingerie, an adult play by Aizzah Fatima about six American Pakistani females struggling to find their place at the chaotic juncture of two extremely different cultures," according to Lachman Balani of the M!M!M! committee.
— IANS
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Freida's loyalty
Freida Pinto has a special place for fashion house Chanel because they believed in her when she had not become so famous. The 26-year-old says Chanel was the only company to loan her clothes for red carpet events when she was beginning her career.
"I tell you why I like Chanel so much, when I started off no one wanted to give me clothes to wear. Absolutely no one. All the labels said, 'Who is she?'," she said. "Modelling was not completely satisfying. But Chanel believed in me from the very beginning. For the very first red carpet I did at the Toronto Film Festival in 2008, they dressed me up in their very current season collection. It's a massive brand, why would they invest in someone who is nobody," she said. — IANS
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Siblings, forever
The concept of celebration might have changed over the years, but Raksha Bandhan, perhaps, is the only festival that reminds us of traditional ties.
Contemporary designs or chips could have taken over the delicate weaves, but to our surprise rakhis have retained their traditional look. What's more, these are coming in thalis, betel leaves (pan ka patta) and wooden boxes lined with velvet and gotta! Looks like it's the only trend that has witnessed a reverse swing over the years — right from traditional boxes to conventional thalis to bamboo tokris you can even pick designer rakhis embellished with pearls and stones for dear brother. "You can also pick rakhis that come with the historical significance of the festival," says Yoginder Kumar from Jewels-11. "Although at first it looks like a rakhi in a greeting card, there is more to it than meets the eye. The outer cover is more than just a holder for the rakhi; it spells out the importance of the festival on a silk paper. A careful glance and you realise that the rakhi is designed to resemble the traditional pothi or sacred texts," he adds. You even have maulis or strings glued on plain sheets with Sanskrit shlokas on it. Says Rohit Gawri from Peshwari in Sector-19, "Though we cannot deny that there is an advent of cartoon rakhis, but those are for children; for the adults we have rakhis in pan patta that includes everything — right from tikka to chawal, roli and sweets."
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ROYAL palate
Bringing the taste and flavour from the land of Awadh, Hotel Chandigarh Ashok presents the Awadhi Food Festival. With no real 'royal' food joint in Chandigarh, the festival offers everything Lucknawi delicacy is all about. Fresh from the chefs' innovation, the dishes include famous galouti kebab, lagan ka murgh, ulta tawa prantha, mirch ka halwa, shahi tookra, sheermal, glafi kulcha and of course the indispensable kakori kebabs.
Elaborating on the need to promote authentic food in Chandigarh, Dinesh C Jha, general manager of the hotel, says, "It's important to bring the regional food to the forefront than just have international cuisines on the menu." With plans to introduce healthy food as part of the festival, chef Halim has taken the trouble to improvise his experience from Lucknow and bring the gourmet delights to Chandigarh. Being a specialist in the cuisine, the chef brings his culinary skills for residents. For the Punjabis who generally love to add that dash of spices, the mild Awadhi food might not find many takers. That's not true; I have previous experience in handling parties for various Punjabis and can be certain that Awadhi food will end up creating a fan-following." Halim adds. So, are you ready for the royal taste of
Awadh?
From the chef's kitchen
Galouti kebab Minced mutton 1kg Raw papaya 100gm Brown onion 50gm Ginger-garlic paste 20gm Elaichi powder 10gm Garam masala 5gm Roasted chana powder 20gm Rose water 1tsp All the ingredients are mixed to make patties. The patty is shallow fried for tasty kebabs.
vasudha@tribunemail.com
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My fair MAN
All talk of fashion and style may be reserved for the 'my fair lady' but the modern man is an exception. Young lads today like to display their style with comfort to get that smart yet casual look. Akshat Gupta, a BBA student, has a yen for his own style….. Your sense of style is… I have always admired people who are dressed just right for the occasion. I think that is what I call style. The latest addition to your treasure of clothing or accessories My sunglasses from Emporio Armani. Brand crazy or street pick ups? The idea is to look the best so it can be a wonderful mix of both. My style icon would be… Johnny Depp and Leonardo Di Caprio are awe-inspiring. Who is the worst-dressed celebrity? The second name for a fashion disaster is Rakhi Sawant. Which look do you prefer — sporty, chic or glamorous? Glamorous, but individualistic. One fashion trend that goes beyond your comprehension… People wearing baggy and oversized clothes. Your take on accessories… For me a smart and classy watch is a must. What boosts your confidence level? Working for my father and getting appreciated gives me a real boost. (As told to Poonam Bindra)
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Happy go lucky
Success story
I'm still receiving SMSes for my performance in the movie. I am happy that I have been able to showcase my ability as an actress. Till today, I am learning how much people liked my role in the film, and I am happy that finally, I have proved my acting ability too. I've got a lot of offers after Murder 2, but most of the scripts read similar. I'm shooting for a few films, and waiting for them to finish before I sign something new. I want to do something different in each of film. I don't want to be repetitive. Second take
(Laughs) I was thinking on the same lines. It's a coincidence that I have been offered several roles for sequels. After Murder 2, I'm also doing Housefull 2. Then, there is Raaz 3 and Total Dhamaal. So, until 2012, I'm booked with sequels. Raaz 3 is totally different from what I've done previously, and Total Dhamaal is an out-and-out comedy. Funny memories
When I first came to India, I had didn't know the language. I was once traveling by a cab, and the driver was murmuring something, which I didn't understand at all. I later learnt that he was talking about the traffic situation. To sound as if I understood what he was saying, I said Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He looked at me in surprise, and didn't say anything afterwards. I think about that and laugh even now. I have started learning Hindi, as my career demands that I know the language. I have told my staff to communicate with me only in Hindi, so that I pick up the language and get my accent right as well. —HRM
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Akki's advice
Britain riots have taken Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar by surprise. Just back from London after wrapping up a shooting schedule for Housefull 2, he feels, mislead youth are responsible for the turmoil.
"England is now being destroyed by its very own misguided youth. The circumstances under which these horrific riots came about is very sad, but this is no way to handle vengeance," Akshay posted on Twitter. "I really hope everyone back in England keep themselves as well as their families safe. Stay low for a while, or if u want to fight back, do it safely after all it is your prerogative...," he said. Urging people to stop being violent, Akshay said: "I understand why people are angry but in this day and age how do humans still react the same way cave men once did." "Good old England, the very country so many rely on, is being battered by its own infuriated youngsters who have been threatened & abused the very city that has taken care of them!"
he added. — IANS
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Katie thinks she can dance
Hollywood actress Katie Holmes has signed on to judge an upcoming episode of US talent show So You Think You Can Dance.
The 32-year-old has been invited to sit on the judging panel alongside Nigel LythgoeL and Mary Murphy, while High School Musical director-choreographer Kenny Ortega is also set to make a special appearance. "I'm flying out tonight and going to be a guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance with Kenny Ortega, Nigel and Mary. I love that show," Holmes said. It won't be Holmes' first appearance on the show, she showed off her singing and dancing skills in 2009 when she filmed a video tribute to Judy Garland to promote kids' charity and mark the show's 100th episode. — PTI
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In reverse gear
Jennifer Love-Hewitt starrer The Client List is being made into a television series with the actress in the lead. Cable Network Lifetime has ordered 10 hour long episodes of the 2010 telefilm with Hewitt reprising her role as Sam Horton, a housewife in a conservative Texas town who takes a job at a day spa to make ends meet.
Horton quickly realizes that the parlor's employees are prostitutes servicing prominent members of society. In an effort to keep her home out of foreclosure, she turns to prostitution. An executive producer to the series, Hewitt, along with Lifetime eyes a 2012 premiere. "I am thrilled to be working with the fantastic team at Lifetime again. Jordan Budde has written a show that truly reflects the spirit of the movie and I am looking forward to an amazing partnership with Lifetime as both a producer and actress," said the 32-year-old actress.
— PTI
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Eddie does voice over
Actor Eddie Murphy, who has lent his distinctive voice to the character of Donkey in the four Shrek movies, is taking on another animated character, Hong Kong Phooey.
The film of the same name is based on the Hanna-Barbera animated TV series from the 70s about a dog who becomes a kung fu crime fighter. Alex Zamm (Tooth Fairy 2) is directing Alcon Entertainment's big screen version of Hong Kong Phooey, which will combine live action with animation. The story revolves around a dog, Penry, to be played by Murphy, who is granted mystic powers, including the ability to walk, talk and do kung fu.
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Cupid strikes Jennifer yet again
Jennifer Aniston's friends have revealed that she is head over heels in love with her beau Justin Theroux and hasn't felt that way about anyone since her ex-husband Brad Pitt. Theroux is the first man in the Friends star's life since her split with Hollywood hunk Pitt in 2005 and the two started dating earlier this year, with none of her previous relationships coming close in the past six years.
"Jen hasn't felt this way about anyone since Brad," quoted a source. "They are moving quickly, but they know the feelings they have about each other are different from past romances," the source said. "They have talked at length about getting married and starting a family. She is anxious for the next phase of her life and feels like this is the time," the source added.
— ANI IN LOVE: Jennifer Aniston
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No kidding about acting
Actress Jessica Alba, who is expecting a second child with husband Cash Warren, says she does not want her children to become child stars in Hollywood. The 30-year-old actress said she will ban her daughter Honor Marie, three, and future children from pursuing acting career, until after they have completed college.
Alba made her film debut in the flick Camp Nowhere aged 13 while Warren is a producer but she does not want her children to follow her footsteps. "I was a child actor and it worked for me, given the circumstances I was in, but I'm lucky enough to give my daughter and my second baby a completely different life that I never had the opportunity to have.” "When they're done with college, if they want to get into the arts, that's fine. The more experience you have, the better you will emerge as an artist, but I wouldn't encourage them to work in this type of environment as children." The star says it is difficult to combine a Hollywood career with family life.
— PTI
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Thorough BREAD
Unlike most Hollywood stars who shy away from carbohydrates, actress Eva Mendes says she does not mind eating bread.
The 37-year-old beauty insists she doesn't shy away from carbohydrates like her contemporaries but at the same time makes sure her diet is the healthy kind. "I focus on the inside out - so it's all about what I'm eating, how I'm feeding my body and how much water I'm drinking. I don't eat meat, but I eat a lot of fish and brown rice. "I love bread, too. People are always surprised when I eat bread in restaurants! I mostly stick to wholemeal, though. When in doubt, go dark with the food - so I stay away from white pasta, white rice and white bread and that keeps things simple for me," she said. Besides a healthy diet, Mendes said she maintains her stunning figure with lots of exercise. "I hit the gym three to four times a week to do light weights- which target my whole body. — PTI
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Body secret
Mohd Nazim aka Ahem from Saath Nibhaana Saathiya on Star Plus is the handsome hunk with a great body. We get the actor to reveal his fitness secrets for his fans. Do you prefer working out in the gym or any other form of exercise and why? I enjoy working out in the gym. I make sure to hit the gym at least four or five days a week. I have a personal trainer who has planned an exercise regime according to my body type. What is your fitness regime? My trainer makes sure that I have a complete workout, including chest, shoulders, legs and abs. After this workout I also do some cardio exercises. The body requires at least two days of rest and so I don't workout at all on the days that I take a break from the gym. Have you always been health conscious or you have become one after entering the industry? I have been working out since my college days but have become very particular about it only recently. My profession demands that I maintain a good body but even if I was not into acting, I would have been equally passionate about fitness. What foods do you include in your diet and what do you avoid? I avoid junk food which includes burgers, pizzas and noodles. I have a lot of fruits and salads and other low-fat food. I also make sure that I consume a lot of water throughout the day. Which are your problem areas and how did you work on them? Touchwood, I have never had any major problem areas. I have never had much trouble maintaing a healthy body and normal weight. What are the exercises that you will recommend to fans? It is difficult for working professionals to find time to workout at the gym, so if you can't manage then at least try jogging or walking. Both these exercises are good for the body and help to lose weight. It has worked for me and I would like to recommend it to fans too. —HRM
Time for sweet revenge
The one you think is your better half promises you the world, to be at your side through thick and thin and one fine day leaves you high and dry - happens to the best of us. Vengeance has a new address altogether. Witness the new evil season of Axe Ur Ex 2 launching on August 14 at 7 pm on Channel(V). Revenge is sweet and it's payback time once again on Channel (V)'s Axe Ur Ex 2! Witness jilted lovers get back at their exes with the wackiest of pranks. The show gives the dumped partner, an opportunity to play the craziest of pranks on his/her ex and turn their life into a living hell for an entire day. The ditcher deserves to be avenged and you get the right to be in control of that revenge! Don't get mad, get even! The show now supports the protagonist with a team of four pranksters who are part of the core team that plays wild, entertaining and embarrassing pranks on the ex. For the first time, the viewers get introduced to the War Room-the place that serves as the planning and monitoring centre for the episode. If the avenger still feels the need for closure, we now have Hell Zone.
Serial kisser on Superstud
This week UTV Bindass Superstud will have a special guest and it is none other than Emraan Hashmi, who is riding high on the success of Murder 2. The competition in the show will get tougher for the studs and to give them a few tips Ashmit has invited Emraan the man who knows it all, the man known to charm the ladies and steal hearts. Emraan visited the Stud farm and was delighted to meet his good friend, aka Superstud, Ashmit Patel after a long time. Soon after they met, Ashmit introduced Emraan to the contestants, who were equally excited to interact with him. Watch as Emraan Hashmi as he boosts the confidence and even puts to test the skills of the Superstuds contestants on UTV Bindass Superstud on Sunday 14th August 2011, 7pm.
Shaheer Sheikh aka Anant in Star Plus' Navya is a talented lad. Not only has he done LLB but also is an expert photographer. He loves clicking and takes out his cell phone if he does not have a camera. But his smile was worth capturing when his supposed girlfriend Smiley Suri paid a surprise visit to him on the sets of the show. He was thrilled but also nervous as he kept fumbling with his lines. When Smiley went to give bytes to the media, he quickly gave a shot.
Falling out of love
Back to the roots
Dashing actor Sharad Kelkar has managed to fulfill his long cherished dream to do a Marathi film. "Being a Marathi manoos, it is my duty to do a Marathi film- at least one, if I can't do more. But I am glad to find the chance to do this lovely film so soon," grins Sharad. He stars in the Marathi movie titled Chinu co-starring Tejaswini Lonari. Talking about the film he says, "The film is based on a village girl who comes to the city to get treatment for her ill mother but meets a man who traps her in marriage. Later he sells her off to a Don. I play the right hand man of this Don who wants her to be a prostitute. My character though is a good man in a bad situation misunderstands and tortures her thinking she wanted money and is selling herself for it. But later he realises his folly. It is an interesting film which should release mid-Sept." They shot this film in Lavassa as they didn't want to show any big city. "We had a great time shooting in the beautiful city of Lavassa. The first schedule is done and soon. It is easy to shoot for a Marathi film as it takes 20-30 days to finish shooting." says Sharad. Being a Marathi, he had to work on his accent. "I have a more MP accent and in this film I needed Marathi accent. So it was fun to learn the diction. I learnt more about Marathi than I ever knew."
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Astro turf
ARIES: A day of mixed luck. Students: Expect extra pocket money. Projects connected with study, cultural pursuits will be very satisfying. Playing a rescuer to a family member can become time-consuming. Tarot message: Don't try to end all deadlocks at one go.Lucky colour: Ebony.
Magic number: 25
TAURUS: You may find the day quite tiring. A new romance is in the offing. Your expectations could lead you down the garden path. Legal matters could take an expected turn. Tarot message: Do not let trivial problems haunt you. Lucky colour: Deep red.
Magic number: 28 GEMINI: Today, no speculation please. A relative may behave in a rather unpredictable way. The need for balance between work and pleasure is paramount. Those trying to juggle work and family should try to take some time out for yourself. Tarot message: Capitalise on your strengths. Lucky colour: Forest green.Magic number: 32. CANCER: Put more effort into completing unfinished work. Your health could be worrying you a little, see a health professional. An interest in alternative lifestyles and travel to interesting places are on the cards. Tarot message: Don't do anything at the cost of health.
Lucky colour: Cherry red. Magic number: 43. LEO:A sudden improvement in your fortune is indicated. Workmates may be rather aggressive.This could be a time of sweeping changes. Emotional contact with a friend could be informative. Tarot message: Lack of persistence can be disastrous in business matters. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 47. VIRGO: Try to reduce the amount of cash you spend on groceries. New attractions are likely to be serious. Do not hold back anything from your boss. Sportsmen: Focus on exercise and diet.
Tarot message: Don't waste an opportunity by being rash or impulsive. Lucky colour: Turquoise.
Magic number: 44.
LIBRA: Check all figures related to joint accounts. Women: Do not go in for idle gossip. A romantic and passionate attraction might lure you into dangerous waters.
Tarot message: Keep your eyes on the future as you do so. Lucky colour: Fiery red.
Magic number: 28. SCORPIO: Hazardous day for speculation. Be more discriminating in the choice of your company. Take time out for meditation to disengage from the thoughts that keep churning up. Tarot message: Don't do anything at the cost of health. Time will heal all pains and wounds Lucky colour: Lotus pink. Magic number: 33. SAGITTARIUS: Get your affairs in order. Avoid careless spending. While you sit at home and worry about your situation, somebody will offer you a solution. Tarot message: You can make things happen out of the most unlikely circumstances. Lucky color: Peacock blue.
Magic number: 36. CAPRICORN: Good day for negotiating contracts. Seek publicity for business plans. Stars favour import/ export. Women: Beware of deception. You may feel restricted by your family circumstances. Tarot message: Do not be in the rush to spend extravagantly. Lucky colour: Silver grey. Magic number: 54. AQUARIUS: Your card The Magician castes smiles on health. Useful day for discussing long term plans. A telephone call or a friend gives pleasure in the evening. No drinks in the party. Your energy levels are at a peak. Tarot message: Spend time meeting experienced people. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 37. PISCES: New love attractions are likely to be serious. Life at home is much easier to cope with. Businessmen: spend your spare time in the company of your loved ones. Tarot message: Be positive; you can make things happen out of the most unlikely circumstances.
Lucky colour: Brown. Magic number: 56.
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The year ahead
If your birthday is August 13...
Being born on the 13th day of August, you probably will have different views at your work place. You'll treat your partner with great tenderness and will want to spend as much time as possible. This will make you aware of your deep feelings. Sincere and honest, you are a serious, hard working individual. Limitations may be imposed by the energy of 4. Your feelings are likely to seem somewhat repressed at times. Your intolerance and insistence on complete accuracy can be irritating to some. Education: There is no need to sweat. It will only take you one-sixth of the energy to keep the ball rolling. You are about to finally start getting the recognition that you deserve. Family: Spending and need are both sharply on the rise. You may have special events that require time, attention and additional spending, especially if education, performances or travel is involved. Friendship: New contacts may lead to huge opportunity, great assistance and insights for career goals. Love: You could be taking relationship matters too seriously. Enjoy the moment, whether you are single or with a partner, and let the future of your personal life sort itself out. Travel: In the second half of December, you will be able to laugh at everything and even to view it as a gift. By March, you will be ready for a fresh start. Mood: Filled with big plans, big ideas and several goal/deadline time frames. Compatible signs: Capricorn, Taurus, Leo. Lucky colours: Crimson, dark grey. Lucky days: Saturday. Lucky numbers: 5, 9, 34, 56, 87.
Sridevi (August 13,1963 ,Sivakasi), starred in hundreds of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. She started acting at the age of four, and starred in her first Hindi film, Solva Saal but Himmatwala was a big success and established her in Bollywood. The film made Jeetendra and Sridevi a popular pair and the duo went on to star in several hits like Tohfa, Mawaali and Justice Chaudhry. Later Chandni earned her another nomination at the Filmfare Awards. Sridevi married film producer Boney Kapoor on June 2, 1996. Her father died while she was filming Lamhe, her mother while she was making Judaai. Although it is the Hindu custom that the son lights the funeral pyre, Sridevi lit the pyre for her mother's last rites. Number 4 is very significant in Sridevi's life. The year 2011 having the same number 4 will again bring her to limelight.
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Aarakshan is the story of Prabhakar Anand (Amitabh Bachchan), the legendary, idealistic principal of a college that he has single-handedly turned into the best. It is the story of his loyal disciple Deepak Kumar (Saif Ali Khan), who will do anything for his sir. Deepak is in love with Prabhakar's daughter, Poorbi (Deepika Padukone), and friends with Sushant (Prateik). It is the story of their love, their friendship, their zest for life, and of their dreams for the future.
Kabir Malhotra (Rajneesh Duggal), a doctor with good upbringing and a mind of his own, marries Sia (Roshni Chopra) for love. A budding career and a seemingly happy marriage - what more could a man ask for? One day Sia disappears without a word. Disha (Adah Sharma) helps Rajneesh with clues that take him closer to unravel the mystery of his missing wife. The more they dig, the more they get their hands dirty. As the plot thickens, all questions are answered. The future is nothing but the past again.
That courtroom drama can be very interesting is a fact that has been proved in various movies, but a journey though files, case studies or pictures will be so fascinating did not cross our mind!
A mock courtroom that has all the antique chairs, typewriters, wooden daters, wall clock, wooden ink soaker, table call bell and a heater from Switzerland, recreates the old era. So used to computers and Internet today, the old nibs, pencil sharpeners, ink pots and wooden ink soaker make one realise how cumbersome writing was not so long ago! Everything from brass ink stands, dip pens, nibs, ink bottles and ink tablets, which are seen very less nowadays, are preserved here. The case properties, including trophies and arms, used in crime, have another story to tell. 
Indian freedom struggle is evident in 14 tomes of Bhagat Singh's trial in Hindi, English and Urdu. Hand-written judgments to curious witness records, the museum narrates a story that an ordinary person is not aware of! 
Jacqueline Fernandes, who impressed people with her performance in Murder 2, has a number of offers. She is happy with the way her career is going, and has been thinking positively about her future in Bollywood. We talk to her about the success of Isequels, learning Hindi and more…
Getting nervous
Divyanka Tripathi and Sharad Malhotra met and fell in love on the sets of Zee's Banoo Main Teri Dulhann but as work took them to different spheres, the two have spilt. Sharad has been trying his luck in Bollywood while Divyanka has done two shows and is working on her new one. The two never came out and stuck to the 'we are good friends' line.