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Reel talk
Spiced up reality, with a liberal sprinkling of shock value — that's the USP of most television serials. But that's quite okay. At least Tina Datta, the good girl of the daily soap Uttaran aired on Colors Channel, thinks so. The Bengali actress plays the role of Ichcha in the soap.
It's a competitive industry. To grab the eyeballs, you need to give the viewers some interesting fare, she says. "And that could be in form of surfeit of marriages followed by extra-marital flings and exciting amnesic spells. It's all about making an interesting storyline," she elaborates. A pretty face does obviously help in daily soaps. But going by the different spins that are given to the serials, it's more about getting into the skin of the character. "A character in a serial gets popular if the viewers can relate to it at some level. It need not have only glamour element to it. A perpetually-angry shrew, a not-so-pretty girl struggling to overcome her limitations in the marriage market - anything could catch the fancy of the viewers," she quips. Being a Bengali has helped Tina. As a child, she learnt bharatnatyam. "All Bengali girls are taught the basics of the Indian classical dances. I think dance makes you naturally graceful," she avers. Like a typical Bengali, she's big on Rabindranath Tagore. His lyrical style of stories is delightful. "There's a certain depth that's hard to miss in his works." Whenever she gets time, she reads Tagore. Next on her list of favourite authors is Leo Tolstoy. "When I'm waiting for my shoot, I read Tolstoy and Tagore. Believe me, it's refreshing." She would love a switchover from television to Bollywood. She says she's exploring some projects in Bollywood, though nothing has been finalised yet. Tina was in Ludhiana on Sunday evening
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A message from people
It all started when he was trying to dabble with witty four-liners on Facebook. One month later, Chandigarh-based filmmaker Dr Gaurav Chhabra had finished filming Inklab, an independent feature film to be screened at the upcoming International Film Festival at Ahmedabad (IFFA), from August 24-28.
"The feedback on the film has been great. A lot of people said that it portrays their thoughts too…I kept a lot of people's Facebook status and messages in mind throughout," he speaks of the 63-minute guerilla-style feature film. The film explores how the power of ideas and thoughts of a common man can shape up the destiny of the whole nation. Shares Gaurav, "There are a lot of peaceful ways to protest…It's a message to the government, which is not giving any respect to peaceful protests." The title itself alludes to an experimental school of cinema. "The idea behind the name Inklab was to bring out the fact that people get caught in ideology. We should experiment with our thoughts first and only then apply our ideologies." The protagonist of the film is a young PhD student, a rational thinker who believes in experiments and is not bound by any political ideology. "The storyline revolves around a young research scholar in political education, who goes missing…It was semi-autobiographical in the sense of my two-three years of experience of the city, the activism, the initial set-backs, etc. It didn't feel like a film shooting at all." The movie, though shot with professional cameras, has been deliberately kept to retain that casual touch. "I had a professional camera but we actually shot it with five different cameras and made it look like it has been shot with handycams to give that feel to the film." He adds, "The film has a very non-linear structure. We call it cinema verite style of making films, in which fiction is made to look like reality." Talk of the receptive audiences and he says, "Within two months of our uploading the film on Internet, there were 4,000 views." Does he see the medium ever going mainstream? "The norms are slowly changing. So is the language. Everyone has a camera now and people are ready to accept lesser quality if the content is good." His next film too, perhaps, will take a social issue head on. "For my next, I'll be talking of promoting civil activism. Right now, the activism that we have around us is in groups that should also be decentralised." His next venture is expected to be a little mainstream. manpriya@tribunemail.com
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PLAN of action
Working in a posh, open plan office? It doesn't work like that. Just a phone call across the end of the room might be a distraction, grinning from ear-to-ear might not be possible but smirks come naturally, what's going on at which terminal might take over the task at hand; throw in high levels of stress and bit of conflict! A new study has claimed that working in an open plan office might be bad for your brain and can also make you less productive. Err… originally they were designed with the idea that people can move around and interact freely.
"The concept of open plan offices was introduced in America. The principal of open plan office was to replace fixed cellular offices. This helped in retaining private workspace for each employee yet giving flexibility in arrangement as per requirements," Noor Dashmesh Singh, director, architecture firm Noor, gives the backgrounder. The study claims that the hustle and bustle of modern offices can lead to a 32 per cent drop in workers well-being and reduce their productivity by 15 per cent. According to researchers, open plan offices create unwanted activity in the brains of workers that can get in the way of them doing the task at hand. "For open plan offices, you obviously need a lot of people to be working there and with so many people, you obviously cannot concentrate," opines Ajay Sharma, interior designer from Generation Next Design. But the plus points and practicality of the concept more than make up for any disadvantages. "Whatever the negatives, the concept of open plan offices is here to stay. They allow for a lot of fresh air, are eco-friendly because closed spaces need more lighting and individual air-conditioning. As far as productivity is concerned, that can be controlled and made better with other factors," opines Dinesh Rajput, consultant for Exotic Designz. It's only confidentiality that calls for closed cabins and spaces. Elaborates Noor Dashmesh Singh, "Majority of the offices that we do these days are open plan, but as designers we closely engage with our clients to address space requirements. That is often done by mixing open plan set up with cellular space for managers etc." What's more? Having a clean and sterile desk could also leave employees with smaller desks. Moreover, allowing employees to personalise their working area could improve performance in the office. "The best way to deck up and personalise your workspace is to have a family photograph on it. That's a must because that's the prime reason you are working," shares Ajay Sharma. According to the study, there's a better response to places that have been enriched with plants and pictures. He adds, "When it comes to the most ideally designed office, Infosys in Bangalore is quite a role model. It has the right mix and balance. There are cubicles, but they have partitions up till overhead." The message is loud and clear, the manpriya@tribunemail.com |
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MAN — the social animal!
Men, but not women, have significant advantages in finding work through their social contacts, according to a new study. "The study finds that work experience is important, in large part because it helps us develop social connections that can help people learn about future job opportunities," says Dr Steve McDonald, an assistant professor of sociology at NC State and author of a paper describing the study. "However, while men reap the social benefits of work experience, women do not." Using a national dataset of more than 12,000 people, McDonald examined the role work experience plays when people find new jobs through their social connections. McDonald found that men who had lots of specialised work experience were often recruited into a new job through their social contacts without having to look for a job. In fact, men with this kind of experience were 12 percent more likely to find a new job through informal recruitment than they were through a formal job search. Women, however, did not see this benefit. They were no more likely to find a job through informal recruitment than they were through a formal job search. The study will be published in Social Science Research. — ANI
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Adieu, Yahoo Kapoor
Divya Dutta
Guess he really knew how to live life the way it needed to be lived. Starting from working under he shadows of his very successful brother Raj Kapoor to being married to a very successful Geetabali, he managed to make a niche of his own, finding his own style of romance, dance and comedy. Girls would go crazy as Shammi Kapoor crooned Ehsaan tera hoga mujhpar or as they watched his superb free-style dancing in Chahe mujhe koi junglee kahe. The Yahoo Kapoor became a hearthrob for many. I've heard his biggest loss was the loss of his father and his wife Geetabali. But he knew how to smile at life. His later years were filled with a series of dialysis, but he never let anyone know what he was going through. Instead, he would try to enjoy the healthier days by living it up--driving himself to soak in the life to meeting people. Being one of the first netizens, launching Aamir Khan's music when the latter insisted only he would release it and finally this year, inspite of being on dialysis, shooting with his grandnephew Ranbir Kapoor--who could have possibly lived a life like that, yahooing it to the best possible way? I got an opportunity of shooting with him for a Sai Baba bhajan for a film. And that was the first time I met him. Those playful eyes, the bright smile, the warmth he exuded and his zest for life left me amazed. As I see the entire industry mourning his death, his family, his co-actors, his fans, I feel he is smiling standing there—having taught us all how to yahoo a life, face it with smiles and live it to the fullest. Tumne mujhko hansa sikhaya. Rone kahoge ro denge ab! Adieu Shammi uncle! (Dutta is a Bollywood actor)
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The Bunker Shot
Jesse Grewal One of the most feared shots in golf is the one played from the bunker; yet the professionals make it look so easy. The bunker shot is a relatively easy shot if one was to get a good lie in the bunker. The ball comes out with lots of spin and if the sand in the bunkers is consistent the shot is very predictable. It is far easier than playing from thick grass fringes around the green. The unfortunate part is that we do not get good lies in the bunkers and for this we as players are to blame. If all golfers were to rake bunkers correctly after playing out of the bunker we would not leave an unlevel bunker for the other person and if all of us could one day do this bunker play would be so easy for all! Most people who are poor bunker players are actually equally poor at the pitch shot. The technique for the two is the same except for a change in the set up. For a bunker shot the ball is positioned further forward in the stance - approximately two inches ahead of the spot from where you would hit a pitch. If your ball position is in the centre while pitching then the ball would be two inches forward or left of centre for right-handed players. Before getting in to whether the stance is open or the position of the club face we must first contact the sand in the right spot. To learn this, draw a line in the sand two inches behind the ball and set your stance so that this line is approximately in the middle (picture 1). Without placing a ball make a few swings and try and hit the sand exactly on the line (picture 2). If you make a correct pitching action the sand should fly to the green. Do this a number of times so that you can get the club to enter the sand on the line and with the same depth. You will feel that you are splashing the same amount of sand on to the green. If you are hitting the sand behind the ball you could be falling back in an effort to scoop the ball out of the bunker. Place a towel a few inches behind the line (picture 3) and make a few swings where you hit the sand and not the towel. This will teach you to be centered with your body, which will allow you to hit the sand in the correct spot. This exercise itself will guarantee that you get the ball out of the bunker every time. (Grewal has coached several national champions and professionals apart from being coach of the Indian golf team for the Eisenhower Cup (World Cup) in 2008. He is currently Director, National Golf Academy of India and CGA Hero Honda Golf Academy. If you have any queries get in touch with him at parexcellence@tribunemail.com)
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Lopez, 42 - who called off her seven-year marriage to Anthony last month - was hoping to send the couple's three-year-old twins Max and Emme to a specialist Scientology school. But Anthony, also 42, wasn't so keen on the idea, reported a publication. A source close to the couple said, "Jennifer and Marc couldn't see eye-to-eye on the subject. She's always been more into the church than him. He wasn't a huge fan and it caused problems." The On the Floor hit maker is close friends with Tom Cruise and his wife Katie, who are also staunch Scientologists. —PTI Differences repel: Jennifer Lopez
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Funnyman Mike Myers will reportedly once again don the false teeth and shaggy wig in a new Austin Powers film. Myers is expected to close a deal to write, produce and star in a fourth film in the franchise, a publication said. Myers last voiced the titular character in the Shrek franchise. Apart from a small role in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, Myers also appeared in a live movie for Paramount's The Love Guru. The 2008 film grossed just $ 40.8 million worldwide, receiving unflattering reception from critics and fans alike. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery first hit theaters in 1997, with The Spy Who Shagged Me following in 1999. Austin Powers in Gold member was the third film, which released in 2002. Jay Roach helmed the original trilogy - which grossed $ 676,356,278 worldwide. — PTI
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Hollywood actor Anne Hathaway says she was insecure about love and relationship in her earlier years. The 28-year-old star, who portrays the role of Emma in the upcoming One Day, insists she identified with the character because she too lacked confidence when she was young, reported a publication. "Confidence is not something that blooms overnight. It takes time to develop — at least it has for me. Emma is a terrifically insecure person at the beginning of the story. It takes her a long time to understand and define who she is, and I can really relate to that part of her character. Of course, Emma is much wittier and more interesting than I will ever be, and that's really intimidating," said Hathaway. The Princess Diaries star also said that she struggled to get the Yorkshire-English accent right for the character. "I used to think I had an awesome British accent, and then I did Becoming Jane and had a real dialect coach and I realised how far off I was. "You have to consider all sorts of factors when creating a regional dialect, like where she went to school and where she lived after school. It's not like there is a standard British accent you can just use," she added. — PTI
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Courteney Cox plays a woman in her forties taking on new challenges in life on Cougar Town and now the actor is set to direct an episode of the TV series. A spokesperson confirmed that the 47-year-old actor "is currently scheduled to direct an upcoming episode" of the sitcom during Season 3, a publication said. This would be the former Friends star's first time directing for television. Previously, Cox directed a short film called The Monday Before Thanksgiving in 2008, which she also appeared in, starring Laura Dern. Cox plays Jules on the ABC sitcom and she serves as an executive producer. The series is set to return in the midseason. In the meantime, she'll be guest starring on former Friends cast mate Lisa Kudrow's Showtime series, Web Therapy. —PTI
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Hollywood actor Cameron Diaz says she would like to work in Bollywood but finds it too tough for herself.While the 36-year-old star does know some typical Bollywood moves, she said that she would not be able to work in India's tinsel town. "It'd be an amazing experience to be sure. It looks to me that the actors in Bollywood work harder than anyone else in the world and I can hardly speak English, let alone another language. But yes, I'd like to fully embrace the possibility," Diaz said. In her latest film Bad Teacher, Diaz plays an unapologetically amoral teacher, a far cry from her lovable roles in There's Something About Mary, Charlie's Angels and My Best Friend's Wedding. It releases in India on August 19. — PTI
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Kate Winslet has declared that she is joining forces with her fellow British actors Emma Thompson and Rachel Weisz to fight against Hollywood's pressure to undergo cosmetic surgery. The Titanic star, 35, says she has formed what she describes as the "British Anti-Cosmetic Surgery League" with her Oscar-winning friends Thompson and Weisz.
"I will never give in. It goes against my morals, the way my parents brought me up and what I consider to be natural beauty," a publication quoted Winslet as saying. Winslet, who is the daughter of "jobbing actors" from Berkshire, added: "I am an actor, I don't want to freeze the expression of my face." Her comments echo those by Thompson, 51, who said, "I'm not fiddling about with myself. We're in this awful youth-driven thing now where everybody needs to look 30 at 60." Weisz, 41, for her part, has said her natural beauty is an asset. "People who look too perfect don't look sexy or particularly beautiful," said the Oscar-winning star of The Constant Gardener, who married Daniel Craig this year. — ANI
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Farhan Akhtar to play Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag The film will trace Milkha's life, from the childhood in today's Pakistan, the Partition, and his achievements as an athlete in free India. According to Bollywood sources, for the first time in his career, Farhan is contemplating being a part of a film outside his own production house Excel Entertainment. He made his writing and directorial debut with the 2001 cult hit, Dil Chahta Hai, produced by Excel Entertainment, the production company he established along with Ritesh Sidwani. In 2008, he made his acting debut with Rock On. Earlier, there were reports of actor Akshay Kumar having been finalised for Milkha Singh's role, but director Mehra said that the cast was yet to be decided. The film will go on the floors next year. — PTI
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Bollywood celebrities across the spectrum expressed unqualified love and pride for the country on Independence Day, even as many shared the national concern on corruption.
A few spoke about what freedom means to them, and many took to micro-blogging site Twitter to share their sentiments for the day. Here's what they have to say: Shekhar Kapur: Independence day is to reflect on those to whom freedom has not brought freedom from hunger, destitution, degradation, Independence Day is a day of humility for all that we have not been able to achieve for our people. Divya Dutta: A very happy Independence day all!! I love my india! Zayed Khan: Freedom is a privilege! One must remember the many sacrifices our forefathers have made and fought for before we can begin to fathom the several advantages we have today. Freedom means the ability to dream, to do and to excel in whatever it is that we choose. Freedom enacted responsibly, is freedom earned! Bipasha Basu: Proud to be an Indian independent girl. Happy Independence Day! Let's all value d efforts of all the brave people who fought for our independence! Jai Hind! Karan Johar: Respect your independence first then celebrate it...protect your nation first then love it...JAI HIND!!!
Minissha Lamba: Freedom is something we are born with. We don't know what it was like to live under foreign rule. What we do need to learn is accountability as a sovereign nation. — IANS Riteish Deshmukh: Happy Independence Day. So proud to be an Indian - together we celebrate our unity - Indianess is the only religion we follow.
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Shammi lives on
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, an ardent Shammi Kapoor fan, says he will introduce the magic of the late actor, who passed away Sunday, to his two sons - Hrehaan, five, and Hridhaan, three. "Legends like Shammi Kapoor do not die...he lives, inside us, around us. A journey such as his should be rejoiced, not mourned. Of course, we'll miss his physical presence terribly, but his magic lives on within you and me...and I will make sure my sons know the superstar their dad admired and loved the most," Hrithik said in a press statement recently. Shammi, who enthralled Hindi cinema buffs with movies like An Evening in Paris, China Town, Kashmir Ki Kali, Janwar and Junglee, was on dialysis for the last few days. At 79, he breathed his last early Sunday morning. He was cremated on Monday. Hrithik, son of Rakesh Roshan, says "Rest In Peace" would not be the right thing to pray for the dancing king. "For you I don't want to say R.I.P, but rather D.I.H ...dancing in heaven now...I love you," he added. — IANS
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Dibakar Banerjee's political thriller Shanghai completes shooting and is expected to release on January 26. It will clash with Aamir Khan's romantic thriller directed by Reema Kagti.
Shanghai is already making waves because of its director and compelling star cast -Abhay Deol, Emraan Hashmi, Kalki Koechlin, Bengal screen legend and National award winner Prosenjit in his long-awaited Bollywood debut, Farooque Shaikh and Supriya Pathak. The film was shot mainly in Latur and Baramati. The release date i.e. Republic Day of 2012, is an apt day for the release of this roller-coaster exposé of big money politics and how a common man gets his revenge! The freezing of the release date also means that Dibakar and his team have less than six months to complete the film and then embark on a marketing campaign to build interest in the film among audiences. When asked how the film had shaped up so far, Dibakar said, "Frankly, I have been stunned by the performances from our stars and our character artistes. I can safely say that all preconceived notions that people have about both Abhay and Emraan are going to be shattered by this movie. Similarly, the performances from the senior actors are also among the best in their already glittering characters. I can't wait to get to the editing table to shape this movie into one that will bring out the best of these performances." The film is called Shanghai but it is set in India. Abhay and Emraan play government officials. Emraan has grown a moustache for the film. Kalki plays a foreign national. Interestingly, this will be Kalki's third film with Abhay Deol in three years. They worked together in Dev D and then in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. —HRM
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Fashion fast forward
Beautiful and talented Shama Sikander made her debut at the Lakme Fashion Week as a fashion designer. Shama's all round creativity was reflected in the simple yet elegant garments that match her personality.
Shama Sikander presented her collection Célébrer. The word is French, but its meaning is easily understood and welcomed in every part of the world - calling people to let down one's hair and embrace the festivity. Célébrer- Shama's winter/festive collection is an extension of this very same passion. Here's a
collection that inspires you to live your perfect moment in style and sheer elegance. Be the princess of life. |
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Playing girl next door
Did your family consent easily when you decided to be an actor? My parents always knew that one day I will become an actor. But when I got Gautam Adhikari's serial Suraag, they were surprised. They never stopped me and let me do what I wanted to do. How did you get into television? When I landed in Mumbai in 2003, Gautam Adhikari was looking out for someone for his project called Suraag and noticed me. That introduced me to the world of television. What followed next was different kind of shows like Khushian, Teen Bahuranian and Ganga. How did you bag this project? I auditioned for Neem Neem Shahad Shahad and later I was chosen to play the lead role. I am happy to be a part of this show a as I feel that my attitude is very similar to my character, Sonali, in many ways. I also feel strongly about different kind of issues and I have done a project like this ever before. It feels great to be a part of the television industry for eight years and doing such unique shows. What is this show all about? Creative eye's new social drama deals with the nuances of living in a traditional joint-family system versus the new nuclear family arrangement through the life of two sisters. The story is very close to everyday life and very beautifully portrayed. The creative team is trying to ensure that the story is as close to real life as possible. Tell us about your nature? I am very friendly and I love talking. I hate people who dominate others. I love dressing in a very classic way. When not shooting which place beckons you the most? Lucknow is my native place. I just love to go there every year for eating the Kababs and chaat. I miss Hazratganj area and Ameenabad bazaar of Lucknow. Your future projects? Right now I am concentrating on this show. It is my dream project. — Dharam Pal |
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Chatter Box
American holiday
TV's most loved couple Avinash Sachdeva and Rubina Dialik of Zee TV's Chhoti Bahu are in the US enjoying their holiday. They had gone to attend the Independence Day parade held in Chicago as the chief guests. Sources claim, "The organisers knew about the popularity of Choti Bahu leads - Dev and Radhika and so they invited them to be the part of the parade on the eve of India's Independence Day held in Chicago. Avinash and Rubina's flight arrived very late and their luggage was lost too. There was chaos but finally they got their luggage and landed late at the event." Further sources add, "It was very difficult for Avinash and Rubina to get dressed for the event in a short period of time. Despite the hectic state of events, both Avinash and Rubina were all smiles at the event. They were very humble and gracious towards their fans and even fans reciprocated in the same way by showing their love and support. After the event, the couple has planned to enjoy a short vacation from the hectic shooting timings and will be back from the US in a week's time." Sister concern
Ekta Kapoor’s discovery Prerna Wanvari, who was seen in Bandini and Bidaai, is all set to play sister to Sameer Soni in Parichay. She will play Raveena Chopra, the youngest daughter in the house. Having debuted with Ekta’s show she is excited to work with her again and be part of Parichay, which is one of the most awaited shows. Yashashri bags Chandragupta
Yashashri Masurkar was looking for work post her Star One show Rang Badalti Odhani. She is thrilled to have signed on Imagine’s Chandragupta Maurya as Mrignayni, the Princess of Takshila. Both Chandragupta (Ashish Sharma) and Dhananand (Sooraj Thapar) will fall for Mrignayni. Yashashri is thrilled to be doing her first historical show. Darling D turns singer
News that Colors’ Uttaran was taking a six-year leap followed by a fourteen-year leap has been paused for now. There will be no leap but the show’s characters will grow slowly in Uttaran. As the show is garnering good TRP, the channel doesn’t want to rock the boat. Many changes will be seen in the lives of characters in the coming weeks, including Ichcha’s pregnancy. Slow & steady: A still from Uttaran |
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If your birthday is August 17... Friendship: Several invitations will come your way and you may not be able to accept all. Know which pals to set time aside for and which will ‘understand’ when you refuse. Health: Your health might experience ups and downs during this week. Hence you are required to observe necessary precautions as and when required. Avoid late night parties and junk food as it may disturb your health. Love: One of your team’s laziness will make you irascible and you won't hesitate to teach him or her a lesson or even take more drastic measures. You'll be grumpy and this will cause tension in your relationship. Try to be more affable and avoid imposing your point of view. Dreams of romance may be delightful late in the week. Mood: Focused and realistic. Compatible signs: Aquarius, Pisces, Taurus. Lucky colours: Spring Green, Purple. Lucky days: Friday. Lucky numbers: 12, 16, 24, 50.
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ARIES: Your card promises a progressive day. Health problems can be satisfactorily attended to. Investment in real estate looks promising, especially if you like to renovate and use your talents for design. Tarot message: Emphasise on spiritual needs.
TAURUS: Business is likely between you and your associates. Long term benefits can be gained. You need time to understand the changes taking around you. Your mind can wander on the job and cause unnecessary mistakes.
GEMINI: Entrepreneurs will go through an anxious period. The married or those in love will find the day exciting. A lot of energy will be expended on communication today. You may find yourself in a battle over a difference of opinion.
CANCER: The temptation to help out a friend with a financial loan should be discussed with your partner first. A sexual relationship might have reached its climax. Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people from making their own conclusions.
LEO: Your boss supports you. Do not allow yourself to be talked into an erratic move. Avoid eating out. Working toward your goals may seem a little harder than usual. Take a few deep breaths before doing your work. Tarot message: Don't be dismissive of advice from youth.
VIRGO: Do not try to hurry jobs that require meticulous handling. Arguments may arise with your mate or partner. Daydreaming could inspire creative ideas and you might become quite inventive on the job. Tarot message: Use your instinct to get into the top circle of power. Lucky colour: Red.
LIBRA: The day promises all comforts. Spare time for family and children. It should be much easier for you to meet your challenges. People will be more drawn to you with the Moon lending you charm. Tarot message: Set the unpleasant set of events into motion.
SCORPIO: Tension builds. An irritating coworker can push you to your limits. Practice deep breathing and to maintain your composure avoid a confrontation. A desire to retreat to the comfort of your own home could be overwhelming.
SAGITTARIUS: The card "The Moon" indicates an emotional setback. Stick to what you know. Money problem will still prevail. Trouble with a female family member can lead to trouble.
CAPRICORN: At work, colleague steers you a new direction. Financial rewards may get delayed. Love stars are behind the clouds. Spend time reviewing the events of the past so you can make decisions about your future goals. Tarot message: Work could pose certain minor difficulties.
AQUARIUS: Get cracking early. What you need now is energy. You must push yourself harder. An irresistible attraction to someone you know can override your common sense. Practice caution. Tarot message: Plan your life to avoid the in-built delays that come your way. Lucky colour: Mauve. PISCES: Your card "The Nine of Cups" reveals inner strength and enthusiasm. Arguments may arise with your spouse or partner over money.Make the most of the relationship, kindness that comes your way. Tarot message: Don't forsake a new learning opportunity. Lucky colour: Rainbow pastels. Magic number: 65.
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Early morning brings in the news of the end of an era. An icon, a legend! Rest in peace Shammi Kapoor...but as Hrithik Roshan has rightly pointed out, let's not mourn his death but celebrate the amazing journey of his life. Because he lives and shall live in the hearts of his fans and through his films forever.
The reason for their split is still unknown, but Jennifer Lopez's commitment to Scientology was reportedly a bone of contention between the Hollywood actor and her husband, Marc Anthony.
At a time when most television stars are looking towards greener pastures, like Bollywood, there is one actor who would rather bask in the glory of the small screen. The Lucknow-born graduate Amrapali Gupta loves the world of television. She is a familiar face on television. She was last seen in Ganga and now Amrapali Gupta is back in the lead role of producer Dheeraj Kumar's new social drama Neem Neem Shahad Shahad which was recently aired on Sahara One Television. The beautiful, young actor, Amrapali speaks her heart out.
Due to personal commitments, Prarthana aka Vaishali of Zee TV’s Pavitra Rishta had to leave the successful Balaji soap and after her last take, warm hugs were exchanged and pictures were taken on the sets. “Playing the roles of sisters for three years is sure to bring any actor closer to her screen siblings. Ankita, Priya and I are a lot like real sisters!” said Prarthana. “The three of us share a close bond off-screen as well. While you will find us up to mischief on the sets during shoots, we also plan and step out for girlie shopping sprees and lunches, sometimes visit spas and parlours together to de-stress. While I am sad about having to leave the show, the cast and crew have made my last day a memorable one.” Madhumita Das will be replacing Prarthana.
Dilwalon Ki Dilli has yet again left us in surprise! The recent auditions of India’s Got Talent saw twin brothers Jaktar Singh and Gurbeer Singh playing the Dhol and making it one of the most interesting performances ever. The twin brothers not only sang but danced with lovely props making it a complete performance. The act was much appreciated by the jury members-in fact our ‘Darling D’ Dharamji could not resist joining the boys on stage. He did not just groove to the Dhol beats but unleashed the Punjabi in him by singing a Punjabi song. As for the Jaggi brothers they couldn’t ask for more as Dharam not only praised their talent but sang and danced the evening away!
No leap for Uttaran
Sharat Saxena
(August 17, 1950 ) has acted in nearly 200 films. He started his career in the early 70s and has mainly played either supporting roles of a father, uncle or villainous roles. He has starred in some of the most successful films of Bollywood like Mr India, Tridev, Ghayal, Khiladi, Gupt: The Hidden Truth, Soldier, Baghban, Fanaa, Krrish, Ek Hi Raasta and many more. Because of his built, he would easily get the role of a henchman. Benaam (1974 film), was his first release. His later films included Dil Dewana, Agent Vinod, Kaala Pathar, etc. The combination of four and eight, will bring him success as a comedian.