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Real vs reel
Flying Sikh Milkha Singh is the man of the moment. His life story, which is embedded in courage, determination and faith, will be reaching out to the world soon through the silver screen. A place that creates and sells dreams, stories and everything it can lay its hands on. This is something Milkha Singh is excited about.
Director Rakesysh Omprakash Mehra will translate Milkha Singh's journey to Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, a movie starring Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor. Everything sounds great, until we shift the radar on the main issue-a real life incident, and whether the glitzy and glamorous Bollywood can justify it. With Dirty Picture, a film inspired by real life character Silk Smitha, who ruled the South Indian industry in her sizzling style running into controversy, we try to find out what the audiences feel about movies based on real life characters and their rightful portrayal. Who else but Milkha Singh to provide his take on this? The man is humble and he candidly talks about it. "I was approached by several directors, including Harry Baweja who wanted to make a movie on me. It was, however, Jeev Milkha Singh who decided to give my story to the director Rakesysh Omprakash Mehra in just rupee one. The idea was not to sell my story, but to make people sit up and acknowledge the fact that hard work and dedication can make a person touch the highest pedestal." Milkha Singh, however, was pretty clear about what he wanted when he shared his story with the director. "I had strictly asked for two things. I want the movie to be released with my approval, and two if the movie makes any profit, 10-20 per cent of it would go to Milkha Singh Trust." What about the 'directorial liberty', we ask him about this self-created term of Bollywood. He pauses for a second, and says, "Indeed, I want the director to do justice to my story. Without going overboard with the glamour element, I would want him to show the real Milkha." When it comes to real-life inspired movies audiences want a replica movie. No One Killed Jessica, Dirty Picture, Bandit Queen, Ragini MMS or Bawandar, these movies have justified the 'reality' but not without adding spice and twists and turns. City-based director Mukhesh Gautam defines controversies around real-life movies as part of the deal. "Making a movie in this genre is itself a challenging job. As a director, I think a real-life based movie cannot be translated on screen the way it is. The actors are not real people, at the same time it is important to see that a wrong message is not conveyed. If the end is tragic, the director has the right to change it accordingly so that a positive message is sent out." As for Gautam, controversy or legal notices will keep rolling with such subjects. "People will never be satisfied, they will find one flaw or the other with the story," he says. Whether it was Phoolan Devi objecting to her portrayal as 'wrong interpretation' by director Shekhar Kapoor or Deepika, the inspiration behind Ragini MMS not happy with what Ekta made, or the movie Hostel based on the Aman Kachroo ragging case, movies based on real life have always been fictionalised a bit. For Sameer Singh Oberoi, assistant director working in Mumbai, "Audiences want to see real-life stories because they relate to such topics. All the same, they want it to be presented in an entertaining manner too. Movies which show stark reality, don't go down well with them. Some fiction and some realism this is how it works in Bollywood." The focus clearly moves away from stark reality when it is movies on real life incidents. Audiences don't want documentaries; they want a good mix of reality and fiction. After all, watching a movie is a good stress beating exercise!
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Mirza lives on
His upcoming project as a lead actor in Mirza, The Untold Story will not only justify his heart but his acting as well. Directed by Baljit Singh Deo, Gippy is excited about his role in the movie. And before you slot it as a historical drama, the singer actor has a few things to share. "This is not a historical drama. Mirza The untold story is the story of modern day Mirza. The movie is shot entirely in outdoor locations, and is all set to give Punjabi cinema a new look," shares Gippy. He readily elaborates on the new look for Punjabi cinema. "Mirza is technically very strong, the story, the camera, the treatment everything is very Bollywood. The expensive budget is another thing that makes it as big as any other Bollywood flick," he says talking about his look. Gippy plays Mirza in the movie, which also stars actor Rahul Dev and singer Honey Singh, who makes his debut with the flick. "The look is rough and rugged, just like my character. Sometimes he is the bad guy, while at other times he play the good man. So, the audiences can't make up their mind where to slot me," Gippy smiles. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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A bright lot
The entrance, a refreshing burst of colour is dedicated to the children. From the red and blues playing havoc on the canvas to the very mature strokes of water colours, there is not one piece of art that looks like a creation of a nine-year-old! Vinayak, a young nine-year-art expert, shows that maturity does not come with age. “His works show that he is capable of handling water colours,” says Ram Sharma, Director Bama Academy. From nature art to installation art, young students of the academy have been toiling hard to put forth their best colour forward! Apart from the very young artists, art lovers have crossed over from different professions, regions and come together at the academy to pursue their passion in colours and brushes. Dr Vidhu Dhawan, a practicing doctor from PGI, has stolen time from her busy schedule to create Beauty Personified. “I remember that she came to me and told me that she had no time, but still loved art and made sure she remains committed to it,” Ram laughs. Coming from Pinjore, Shyam comes from a rural background. His work Faces Of Infinity shows the turmoil of man in day-to-day life. Explaining the interesting piece of work, Ram says, “During the course of life, man is under a constant battle to create a balance in life.” The small instrument in the work shows ticking of the clock. On the other side is Buddha. “He too had his share of problems, but eventually moved on to stabilising them,” Ram adds. Meenu, who was among the first students of the academy and is now a lecturer, has reinvented the Ajanta Ellora art in her work using the floating technique. “It’s called love and faith and has been created with the monochromatic theme of brown,” says Meenu. The exhibit is a true portrayal of the fact that expression can be done in different forms and techniques. Mukesh Minj’s Blossom has been painstakingly created with bits of papers and looks more broken in its appeal. Bringing together the elements of Krishna, the peacock, the lotus and the flute, Vijayata’s Zazen also promotes the thought of Buddha’s ideals and has a different texture all together. “It has been made with Zinc and fevicol,” Ram says. vasudha@tribunemail.com
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SUNsational!
With the winter making its way, if lazing around under the sun is on your agenda, how about heading to the hills this weekend? Surya Rock Rose Resorts, some 45 km from Chandigarh on the Chandigarh-Shimla highway, offers a luxurious retreat in the lap of nature!
Situated at the height of some 4,500 feet in the outer Himalayan range of Kasauli Hills, this resort offers 24 hours room service, multi-cuisine restaurant, bar, gymnasium, sauna and steam bath, jacuzzi as well as ayurvedic massages. Here, amidst greenery and solitude, you can exercise in the well-equipped gym or indulge in a relaxing massage. The indoor games room comes equipped with a pool table, carrom board and badminton courts. Chess lovers can treat themselves to an engaging game. The winter chill in the air (that one feels the moment one enters Himachal Pradesh) refreshes the tired body and stressed mind, making the short road trip from the city an enjoyable one. "I just love this place and not because it belongs to me now," says Puneet K Singh, director, Surya Rock Rose Resorts. "There is some kind of a positive energy that catches anyone who visits the place. Maybe it has to do with the beautiful valley where it's nestled or the delightful sound of the toy train that passes through this place every few hours. This makes for a perfect stress buster from the daily routine not only for the guests there but for me as well," she adds. Those who have been there, swear by the hospitability that the staff offers along with sumptuous food—honey cauliflower, chicken delicacies as well as mutton rogan josh to name a few. There are different categories of rooms, like the standard, deluxe, super deluxe and cottage and the rent starts from Rs 1600 per night. Enjoy a walk among the hills, indulge in an outdoor sport or gaze at the stars on a clear night—this resort offers a nature outing without the need to compromise on luxuries of modern life. mona@tribunemail.com
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Wheel of fortune
A trailer used by late actress Elizabeth Taylor on the sets of 1963 movie "Cleopatra", is set to go under the hammer.
The heavily-customised Aljo dressing room/trailer cost moviemakers at Twentieth Century Fox a reported $75,000 so that the actress could prepare for takes surrounded by the opulence of ancient Egypt. The trailer boasts of lavender carpeting, hand-painted ceilings and murals. "This special hideaway was designed to make the star feel like the Queen of Egypt," a spokesman for auction house Profiles in History said.The trailer is likely fetch $50,000 to $75,000 at the auction. The items in the trailer also include Taylor's gold ceremonial dress and the original poster art for the movie. —
IANS
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Cup of health
For the new study researchers at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, pooled the results of these clinical trials, involving a total of 1,415 adults. Participants in the trials consumed green tea beverages, capsules, or placebos daily. Benefits were found among people who had high cholesterol levels at the beginning of the study. However, the researchers still sound a word of warning. “If someone is already taking medication for their cholesterol, they should stick with it and not try to trade it for green tea, either capsules or the beverage,” CBS news quoted study author Dr. Olivia Phung as saying. According to the study, the use of herbal supplements like green tea is only one of the strategies to lower cholesterol. — ANI
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First-day-first show
These simple guys get into a maddening situation, as the plot goes through unexpected twists and turns. It is a film about deceptive goof-ups, mistaken identities and misfortune that befalls on people for no other reasons but for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Innocent looking maniacs, amateur terrorist groups and security forces that are never on time! Starring: Pratik Katare, Saurabh Shukla, Raghuveer Yadav and Aamna Shariff. Confused comedy The movie is funny, but only in bits and parts. There is too much of loud background music and utter confusion that makes you laugh in case if you miss the intended humour part. — Dolly Singh, BA second year, GGDSD College Stale idea There are average performances by the actors but Saurabh Shukla definitely is the saving grace. Some stereotypical props have been used which could be replaced by some innovative and out-of-the-box items. — Vani Kohli, B.com third year, Khalsa College Forcefully funny There is a sincere effort by the newbies but the movie is not at all impressive or catchy. It is a waste of time and demands forced laughter. — Sahil Saini, law student, PU |
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Star track
She gulps down desi tharra, smokes pot, mouths expletives, talks naughty, exposes like never before and doesn't mind some sultry moves—that's the new age, raunchy, naughty and bold Hindi film heroine for you.
From the Chhor do anchal zamana kya kahega coy woman to the "I'm too sexy for you”babe— the Bollywood heroine has come of age. Be it Nargis Fakhri's desire to drink tharra and watch soft porn in Rockstar, Vidya Balan's sensual and titillating looks in The Dirty Picture, Sonam Kapoor's confident display of the middle finger in Players, Katrina Kaif's drunken act in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan or even Rani Mukerji's uninhibited mouthing of expletives in No One Killed Jessica — the bold drift is wide and visible on the big screen.
"Basically, cinema reflects what happens in society. So the homemaker, subservient, silent sufferer and pativrata woman of yesterday, was what was shown in Hindi movies earlier. But as times changed and society became more democratic and liberal, the woman's portrayal underwent a change on the big screen too," says film critic Omar Qureshi. "Today, women live with the 'double income, no kids' mantra, they go to work, some don't mind living life alone, some don't mind extramarital affairs...they socialise, party, drink and smoke...so that is clearly reflecting in cinema as well," added Qureshi. Some other films with actresses in bold roles include Delhi Belly, Ishqiya, Shaitan, Tanu Weds Manu, Jism, Saat Khoon Maaf, Dum Maro Dum and Girlfriend. In some, girls were shown consuming drugs and locking lips with the same sex. Young producer Ekta Kapoor has pinned her hopes on The Dirty Picture, in which Vidya plays a bold, saucy role. But she feels yesteryear films were more titillating. "My film The Dirty Picture is about a woman revelling in her sexuality. There is a very definite line between sexuality and raunchiness, and our story is about this woman who lived her life with aplomb. It is a brave and bold performance, no doubt, but one needs to see how actresses are getting more comfortable in their skin nowadays," said Ekta. "Earlier, actresses used to play so-called 'sati savitris' and used to be covered in wet dupattas or saris. I think that used to look more suggestive and raunchy," she added. When acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Gupta made romantic Rani mouth cuss words and smoke in No One Killed Jessica, he had explained: "The abuses have been used to define attitude and not in a derogatory sense. These days abuses are a part and parcel of conversational language and we didn't feel that there was any harm in using them." The trend is only becoming rampant for many reasons - viewer's open-mindedness, directors' daring attitude to show a realistic portrayal, actress' confidence and producers' risk-taking ability. "The sexy and bold woman was restricted only to the vamp in Indian films earlier. She would do the seducing act back then because a heroine was to be shown doing all 'ideal' things. At that time, producers didn't want to take a chance by showing a heroine doing 'bad' things and plus. Nowadays the audience is also more exposed - so they have a wider perspective about women and their sexuality," said Qureshi. Writer-actor Manu Rishi, who penned dialogues for films like Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye and Aisha, says stories of the 'bad and naughty one' always turn out to be attention-grabbers. "He said it because no one wants to either read about homemakers; neither does anyone want to write about them. Now if both heroines of Dev D were asked to talk like Juhi Chawla spoke in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak or like Bhagyashree did in Maine Pyar Kiya, imagine how they would sound! "Just like a sharp-tongued girl causes a crowd on the streets, films with such female characters draw a huge crowd." — IANS
One regret that Kangana has
Kangana Ranaut who is doing well in her career agrees that she has made one mistake in her career and that was dating a married man.
On the learning curve
Though Rockstar got a good opening at the Box Office and mixed reviews, it was Nargis' character which was not liked by audience mostly.
But such rash comments don't bother Nargis at all as when asked she said, "God! I got so many comments and that is good.
It will help me grow as an actor and rectify my loop holes."
Amy in Trouble?
Enchanted star Amy Adams is to star as Clint Eastwood's daughter in Trouble with the Curve.
The 37-year-old actress has received an offer to join the baseball drama set up at Warner Bros Eastwood's longtime producer Robert Lorenz is making his directorial debut with the film. The film centers on an aging baseball scout (Eastwood) who goes on a road trip to search for new talent while trying to save his relationship with his adult daughter, a rising attorney who is on the verge of being promoted to partner. A three-time Oscar nominee (most recently for 2010's The Fighter), Adams is about to hit screens in Disney's The Muppets. — PTI
Karisma, the chilled out co-star
Jimmy Shergill has been cast opposite Karisma Kapoor in Vikram Bhatt's Dangerous Ishq. And the actor has become very fond of her as he feels in spite of being so senior she is the most chilled out actress he has ever worked with. They had to do some love-making scenes and Karisma did it like a true professional. Way to go mommy.
Kim finds support
Actress Olivia Wilde urges fans not to "judge" Kim Kardashian for ending her marriage after just 72 days, as for her split should not be seen as a "failure".
Wilde's divorce from Ruspoli was finalised in September this year and the Tron: Legacy star admits she feels sorry for Kardashian who split from sportsman Kris Humphries October this year. "I empathise. It's not easy. It's the hardest thing in the world. People judge you because divorce is seen as failure. (Kardashian) took a risk. No one should be attacking her. Our attention should be focused on things that are truly scandalous," said the 27-year-old. — IANS
It's splitsville for Moore, Kutcher
Actress Demi Moore has confirmed that she is calling off her six-year marriage with actor Ashton Kutcher following reports he cheated on her.
"It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have decided to end my six-year marriage to Ashton. As a woman, a mother and a wife there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred, and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life," a publication quoted Moore as saying. "This is a trying time for me and my family, and so I would ask for the same compassion and privacy that you would give to anyone going through a similar situation," she added. The divorce comes after reports that Kutcher had a one-night stand with 22-year-old Sara Leal on his sixth wedding anniversary in September. Kutcher says he will cherish his marriage. "I will forever cherish the time I spent with Demi. Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world and unfortunately sometimes they fail," Kutcher said. —
IANS
The 'happiest ever' Penelope
Actress Penelope Cruz, who gave birth to son Leo 11 months ago, is enjoying her motherhood and considers herself "the happiest ever", says her director friend Pedro Almodovar.
"She's the most happy. Better than always! She's with a man whom she loves. She's a really a vocational mother. In all my movies she plays a mother. She always said, 'I want to be a mother'," said Almodovar. —IANS
Akshay's success mantra
Akshay Kumar the Khiladi of Bollywood says today's kids are not disciplined but very sharp minded. If they bring little discipline in their life they can go a long way.
For better or for worse Here's a fashion round-up on the star wives of the tinsel town
Enviable figure
Gauri Khan is a style icon and has maintained herself very well. She stays out of the spotlight and attends few events. She is seen mostly in dresses with heels. Obviously, she has an enviable wardrobe.
Star Attraction
Twinkle Khanna is one of the most stylish star biwis and even styles her husband,
Akshay.
She looks fabulous and has a great sense of mixing and matching her clothes.
She wears tops and jeans or dresses and even Indian outfits. She has amazing accessories.
Unique presence
Kiran Rao has an interesting and unique sense of style and is down-to-earth. She pairs her clothes and accessories very well and could wear anything from a dress to jeans with a blouse and a jacket with pants. She has even inspired Aamir Khan to dress better. —
HRM
Funky stylist
Adhuna Akhtar's hair is ever-changing and she is quite funky.
She is usually casually dressed and super-slim.
She doesn't step out as often as the other star wives as she is a busy hair-stylist and styles Farhan's films too.
Super chic
Mehr Jessia Rampal, the former supermodel, is mostly seen in black maxis/gowns or casuals with flats. She is super-slim and elegant.
Saldaña is single
Actress Zoe Saldaña, one of the stars of Avatar, the biggest box-office film in the history of movies, has ended her relationship with fiancé Keith Britton.
Saldaña and Britton "have amicably separated after 11 years", the actress's agent said. The 33-year-old actress and Britton, a businessman of 35, announced their engagement in June 2010. The agent's communiqué said that the two will continue as partners at the head of My Fashion Data Base (www.myfdb.com). Saldaña, one of the Latino stars with the greatest presence in Hollywood thanks to her roles in Star Trek, The Losers and above all Avatar. Among the upcoming projects of this daughter of a Puerto Rican mother and a Dominican father are part 2 of both Star Trek and Avatar. Saldaña has always given her love life a low profile, as far from the Hollywood paparazzi as possible. —IANS
Love is in the air
UK-based bikini model Amy Jackson and Bollywood actor Prateik are dating each other. They are seen hand-in-hand and very comfortable with each other at parties and at functions. They spend all their free time together.
The actress is often seen hanging out with Prateik and is spotted partying hard. Prateik, one of the most reclusive actors in Bollywood, is a "die hard romantic." Sources say that what comes as a contradiction is that the very shy actor wears his heart on his sleeve. The director of the movie is also happy with Prateik and Amy's work in Ek Deewana Tha. The couple has good on-screen chemistry too. Prateik and Amy Jackson fit well in the roles played in the movie. Both the actors are still "crazy in love", maintains director Gautham
Menon.
Aamir in Hirani's film?
It is said that Aamir Khan has signed Rajkumar Hirani's next film called PK. It's a satire on the state of religion and godmen in our country.
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Chatter box
Telly stars doing item songs in films is now becoming a trend. Next, in the list is petite and sexy Sara Khan, seen in Ram Milayi Jodi on Zee TV.
Sara shot an item number in Hyderabad for a Bengali film called Macho Mustafa directed by Resh Mitra. The song also features noted Bengali actors Arun Banerjee and
Hiran.
Sara will be seen in a revealing outfit and was mighty excited about her first item number.
Sara will also do another item number choreographed by South Indian choreographer Ambolika in a movie called Super Kid.
Inspired by Munni: Sara Khan
Courtroom drama
In Zee’s Pavitra Rishta, Archana (Ankita Lokhande) and Manav (Hiten Tejwani) will now be seen standing on opposing sides in court fighting for a cause they believe in.
Though against each other, they are so committed to each other that their love continues to be pure as their rishta. During the shooting, Ankita was late and everyone waited for her on the sets.
Exit Point
Actress Ragini Khanna is the next performer to be eliminated in Zee TV’s Star Ya Rockstar this weekend.
Though she got good scores she faced criticism from her colleagues on the show. She is glad she could come this far in the competition and so close to the finale.
Judging it right
Imagine TV’s Nachle Ve will start from 28th of November every Monday-Friday at 7pm.
But other than dance guru Saroj Khan showing the moves to TV actors and audiences alike and many TV celebs - Ashita Dhawan, Chaitanya Chaudhary, Ankita Sharma, Akshay Sethi, Neha Marda, Daljit and Shaleen Bhanot, Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij, Gaurav Chopra and Mouni Roy, Anoop Soni and Smita Bansal. Vibha Anand and Tapeshwari Sharma - being part of the show, there is a new element this time. While Gaurav Khanna will host the show, Malaika Arora Khan will judge the performances every Friday with Saroj Khan.
Old wine in new bottle
The makers of Colors’ Uttaran realised that to keep the viewers interest going, they would have to spice up their drama. And therefore they got Rohit Khurana back in the show as a look-alike of Vansh who will be a negative character hell bent on blackmail. Now Vikas Sethi, who played the cop who solved Vansh’s murder mystery and Sharhaan who played Tappu’s boyfriend too will re-enter Uttaran.
Mind Games
Pooja Gor of Pratigya fame is a busy girl. But that doesn’t stop her from thinking. We ask the actress what’s weighing on her mind…
Aishwarya Rai’s baby I am very happy with the news and the arrival of the baby in Bachchan family. But I wish that the whole country would have welcomed the same way a normal girl child like they are welcoming theirs. Every child is precious whether a girl or a boy. We have so many cases of female feticides in our country everyday. I hope people definitely take and follow their example. Adventures of Tin Tin I love Tin Tin. I have the whole collect of the cartoon series in DVD. I am so glad that they decided to make this film. Hopefully, I shall watch it soon in 3D. Kingfisher crisis Kingfisher is my favourite airline. I cannot imagine traveling with any other carrier. I am not aware of what the dispute is and what problems they are facing but I know the fact that the airline is going through crisis. And also, they wouldn’t be flying for some days. I think the government should help them as they provide great services to people. Desi Boyz I recently caught the trailers of Desi Boyz and loved it. I am a fan of Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. Though the film will release next week I will definitely watch this film. It has comedy, romance and songs- full on entertainment. Meeting parents I have been able to make time and go to Ahemdabad. My parents have also decided to come and visit me in December. It has been a while since we spent time together. I am really looking forward to meeting them next month. Shopping diaries I hope to finish shooting early this weekend and pack up by afternoon today. I have plans to go shopping with friends and have fun. I love shopping and I make very random choices. I never plan my shopping expeditions or anything thing else. It’s always fun hanging out with friends. Holidays We actors get no holidays. Be it Sunday, weekend, government holidays or festivals- we are always working. It gets tiring.
The last time I had a proper holiday was during Diwali when I had gone to Dubai for a week with my family. —
HRM
Prem marries Simar
In Colors’ Sasuraal Simar Ka, while Roli (Avika Gor) was all ready and decked up to be a bride once again, Prem will have plans of his own. Prem didn’t want to marry Roli but when he heard that his family objected to the fact that he hadn’t married Simar, he will marry Simar’s and shock her.
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Astro turf
ARIES: Your card Two of Cups suggests that romance will be much on your mind. Independent efforts are unlikely to bring spectacular gains. A minor incident can have dramatic effects. Ensure that you will still have creative and satisfying things to do. Tarot message: Act righteously. Lucky colour: Pink. Magic number: 57
TAURUS: It is the little jobs that you should give most attentions today. Personal and professional areas of your life might be at odds. It is easy to maintain a romantic view of daily events. Make your loved one happy today. Tarot message: Leave things open ended for best results. Lucky colour: Golden. Magic number: 65 GEMINI: Social activities accelerate. Co-workers are helpful. Women drivers should take care. A guest/ friend may cause disturbance. A love relationship is revitalised. A proposal of marriage is high on the list now. Tarot message: You need to take things slowly. Lucky colour: Red. Magic number: 30 CANCER: Your card The King brings joyous news. Share your interests with your family. Enjoy the unique flavour of your lifestyle and relationships. You will enjoy the opportunities coming from friendships and alliances. Tarot message: Try to rid out of negative feelings through love. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 33 LEO: Check your appointments before setting out this morning. You will get a confused message and you’ll have to re-do something at some stage. Your interest could make difference in various decisions. Tarot message: Do not swing away from the course you have charted so far. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 61 VIRGO: You need to be alert and responsive. Family life is blissful. Evening time is good for purchasing ornaments. Read a good book at bed time. Group efforts will inspire and introduce you to new and interesting friends. Tarot message: Don’t be too certain about obtain a clearance. Lucky colour: Mauve LIBRA: You may find that a journey undertaken now is subjected to delays. Avoid social gatherings in the evening. You’ll prefer not to share your thoughts or ideas with others. Messages you receive contain hidden meanings. SCORPIO: You will find it difficult to reach to an agreement with loved ones. Family members will be quick tempered. Make sure you go over all aspects of your studies to ensure that you don’t get any surprise questions. Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle in your way to success. Lucky colour: Green. Magic number: 63 SAGITTARIUS: Employment affairs may be somewhat unsettled. Home and family affairs will be most enjoyable. This is the time of increased communication or travel with a romantic partner, children or social groups. Tarot message: Leave the past in the past. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number:
52 CAPRICORN: Be a little cautious about whom you get involved with. Early memories can surface. A new romance can bring changes to your living quarters, as you both find the compulsion to be together stronger than reality. Tarot message: Handle others carefully don’t antagonise anyone. Lucky colour: Purple AQUARIUS: Business matters will not proceed smoothly as you may have hoped. Attempt to improve your health will be successful. Practice deep breathing. Tarot message: Don’t give up your rights or freedom without considering a second chance. Lucky
colour: Orange PISCES: Keep work and domestic matters distinctly separate. Students should spend time on studying Useful day for tackling household repairs. What is a major problem to you might be a solution in the future. Tarot message: Don’t allow others to interfere your way. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 26
The year ahead
If your birthday is November 19...
If someone were to hold a popularity contest, you would easily win it. Your ability to intuit what makes people tick is very attractive. People don’t feel they have to explain themselves to you. Rubbing shoulders with creative people fuels your own artistic impulses. Let a friend introduce you to poetry, photography, or dance. With their guidance, you can create works of beauty. Best of all, exercising your imagination will attract the attention of a sexy admirer. This is what can be said on your birthday this year, which gives greater will power and self-confidence, and very often a rather original approach; but with this, a somewhat self-centered approach to life that may be in conflict with some of the other influences in your life. It is not an easy moment and even if you feel your presence in darkness, light will come your way, albeit hidden. For now, you are not advised to confide all your thoughts in those around you. Keep your integrity in silence. Partner up for best results, whether it’s work or your workout; your self-motivation is liable to be a little lacking and someone else keeps you in motion. Be attentive and concentrate so you don’t miss out on occasions which will be offered to you. The stars recommend patience. You can expect little help from friends. An ‘emotional discussion’ seems highly likely but is ‘ultimately constructive’ and just may ‘solve any big or old problem.’ An invitation may require travel at that time or plans/money devoted to a near future event. Your financial condition will improve. You’ll however need favour from your co-workers or power people. State of mind: Energetic. Compatible signs: Capricorn, Gemini. Lucky colours: Grey, Electric blue. Lucky days:
Sushmita Sen (November19, 1975 Hyderabad) won the Miss Universe Pageant, held in Manila, Philippines. Sushmita became an actress with Dastak in 1996 but her biggest hit has been the 2004 movie Main Hoon Na opposite Ajay Devgan. Her stars reveal success in films till she lives.
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In most cases, it takes a while to understand your heart's calling. For Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal, it took two movies Mel Kara De Rabba and Jiney Mera Dil Luteya to come to an understanding as to where his heart lies. But, of course, movies!
Colours have an innate capacity to look beyond medium, boundaries and limits. Keeping this thought in mind, Bama Academy of Fine Arts, Panchkula, has brought the works all its students under one roof. The 13th annual art exhibition includes the works of people from all walks of life.
Green tea may be effective in reducing bad cholesterol, a study has found. Green tea contains antioxidant compounds called catechins, which many studies have tested for their effect on cholesterol even though the studies have been small and had conflicting results.
Shakal Pe Mat Ja is a story of four young boys who get caught up as suspects at the Delhi International Airport on a high alert day. With their explanation not being fruitful, they are brought into the interrogation room of the airport to be questioned by the CISF.
Saturday and Sunday. Lucky numbers: 2, 7, 13, 22, 37. Lucky gem: Ruby – Gemstone of the Sun. Lucky Flower: Daffodil