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Love for the land
A creative mind likes to play with the object, till the time it finds another one. For young director Navaniat Singh of Mel Kara De Rabba fame, the object of attention is only Punjabi movies. And he doesn’t feel he would be moving over it anytime soon. Till the time he gets to play with this object reasonably, there is definitely no stopping him!
Visiting Chandigarh for the post-production of his soon-to-be-released movie Taur Mittran Di, the director along with his lead actors Amrinder Gill and Rannvijay, wants to give a twist and a rather young look to Punjabi movies. “The audiences want to look at fresh faces. They will still be okay with the storyline, but they want to see young and new faces sizzle on the screen. At Jimmy Shergill Productions, we believe in giving fresh faces a new launch pad. Mel Kara De Rabba launched Gippy Grewal and Dharti brought in Rahul Dev to the Punjabi cinema,” says the director who feels there is no dearth of creativity in Punjabi movies. “Punjabi movies are moving towards an interesting and entertaining phase. I have made movies keeping the young audience in mind. The subjects are young and so is the treatment,” shares Navaniat Singh, who cannot understand what’s with the herd mentality. Need we tell Navaniat, Indians are best at following! “I don’t understand why do we have to be repetitive with our subjects? After the university and college themes being a hit, every second film is being made on the same lines. This happened with the NRI subjects, which we exploited to death. We need to be different, creative and experimental,” he shares. The young director, who assumes an altogether different role on the sets, is always open to inputs from his team. But what inspires him the most? “There are loads that can be done in this field of moving-making and this thought inspires me a lot,” he adds without batting an eyelid. Taur Mittran Di, so what is the offing this time? “This too is a young movie, starring Rannvijay and Amrinder Gill. It talks about the real Taur of the people in Punjab. With this movie, I want to tell the public that driving an open gypsy is not the only thing we are good at, there are other things that define Punjabis,” shares Navaniat. Changing face of cinema is fine, did someone talk about the real or better still reel problems — budget issues. “The budget of the movie depends on how and in what way a director wants to treat it. We never thought Mel Kara De Rabba and Jiney Mera Dil Luteya would do good business, but it broke all the records of the box-office,” he says. Taur Mittran Di after all!
Actor speak
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Stitch to suit
Nothing makes a man look more perfect then a fine suit. Among all the trends in male apparels, suits remain evergreen and in that too, the stitched variety is still much-liked by many males.
Says Parminder from Purba Tailors in Sector 7 says, “There is a slight difference in stitched and readymade suits. Though we haven’t seen a change in people’s preference as we still have as many clients as earlier, but the designs and stitching patterns are somehow influenced by the readymade variety.” On why men still prefer to get suits stitched, he says, “The choice in fabric is more and the fitting much better as one can have personalised style in fabric as well as design. Other than that, a stitched suit means you can afford to spend more on a suit and be able to wear it for many years. The same can’t be said of most readymade suits as they are dated according to fashion trends.” Most people agree that the stitched variety has a longer life than the readymade ones. Says Pradeep Chaudhary, employee of a telecom company, “I am suit person. Though I wouldn’t say that I never go for readymade coats and suits, my preference is always to get them stitched. Suits are formal-wear and the trends aren’t seasonal unless, of course, you are talking about men on the ramp. And unlike women, we men don’t get them in dozens. Also stitched suits are more personalised than readymade ones.” A good suit for this decade will take the best elements from the peak era of men’s suiting (think the formality of the Victorian era, the savoir faire of the 1930s and, for some cuts, the skinny detailing of the 1960s) and apply them to a modern silhouette. “Suits are all about a cut that compliments the male physique; so stitched variety suits me the best, as I can choose my own fitting,” says Bharat Sood, an employee of a BPO in Mohali.
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Punjabi at heart
We are always taught to look ahead in life; thinking too much about the past is not a strong recommendation. Sometimes though, walking in the alleys of the past leaves a smile on the face and a glint in the eye.
Meeting with yesteryears reigning heroine of Punjabi cinema, Preeti Sapru, left us with the same impression. The fair-skinned, light-eyed, impish actor of Sarpanch, Yaari Jatt Di, Nimoo et al, in Chandigarh for Punjabi International awards, is a delight to talk to. Far away from the archlights, Preeti is handling business with her husband who is an architect. But when it comes to chit-chatting on Punjabi cinema, the lady is all for it. “Punjabi cinema is definitely going places and I am happy to be part of the awards that will happen this year. I am all for Punjabi cinema, which has given me name and fame,” she says. It for the love of this cinema that pulls the actress back to the stream of creativity, the stream of Punjabi cinema. “I am working on a residential property in Thane, Mumbai. This is how I thought of doing something in entertainment and Punjabi movies are definitely the first thing that I would want to do. I am planning to start my home production,” adds Preeti with enthusiasm. Preeti has already registered a story idea. She spares a thought and says, “This would be like a comeback for me and I would want to succeed in this. I want to make a love story with a touch of comedy. I am already toying with the idea of a Kashmiri girl in love with a Punjabi jatt and I hope to do justice with it.” Much has changed in cinema and Preeti is well-aware of the fact. She smiles, “I was in Punjabi cinema for a good 20 years. The reason why I stayed there long was because I carried myself as a Punjabi girl, I dressed up like one in salwaar kameez, with a long paranda and bare minimum make-up. These days there is too much of accessorising and make-up,” adds the actress who wouldn’t mind working in a movie again. “The subject has to suit my age. I haven’t done commercial cinema for a long time now, though I have done a few serials for Prasar Bharti. I am open to be part of Punjabi medium again, if they have something good to offer.”
jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Black is beautiful
Contrary to popular perception, men find brunettes more attractive and intelligent than blondes. This inference can be drawn from a new study led by an Indian -origin researcher.
For the study, Viren Swami and colleagues at University of Westminster sent a woman to three London nightclubs with her hair dyed brunette, blonde and then red, and watched how many men approached her. They then returned to the clubs and asked 130 men to rate pictures of her in the three guises. She was chatted up the most as a blonde. But she was rated most highly for attractiveness and intelligence when brunette. Swami said that the findings, published in the ‘Scandinavian Journal of Psychology’, may reflect a shift in fashion, with brunettes now being idealised in the way that blondes were several decades ago. He said: “In the sixties and early seventies, when Jackie Kennedy was the ideal, brunette hair became the ideal for women generally. Then, in the seventies and eighties, blondes became the ideal. “But more recently, there has been a backlash against blondes and the dumb blonde idea has become dominant.”
— PTI
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Celeb point
Well, so I also got into the celebration mood. I was to host an event in Goa, the hub of New Year celebrations. What better way of mixing work with pleasure? I took my family along. The 31st night was work, ushering the New Year at the event with thousands of people around. The spirit of ending the old year and starting a new one was fun! Very overwhelming, in fact. In the midst of the chaos of fans wanting to click pictures, I found my ma sitting in a corner and she kept her hand on my head—Happy New Year beta! What better way than that to ring in the New Year with my bro hugging me tight! The next day was ours. The first day of the year! To kuch to alag karna tha na! So Rahul and I went deep-sea diving. I am sea phobic but I had done this in the blue waters of Andaman Islands. But Goa water is murkier. So, there I made my resolution of the New Year. I will overcome my fears. There’s no better way of fighting your fear than facing it. And what an experience that was! I felt so free spirited. The next was a Goan lunch with wine and I forgot all about dieting! Punjabiyon ki tarah dil se khaya. The evening was spent at the beach. Watching those waves, the moonlight and listening to music. I thanked God somewhere up for his little wonders. Which we forget to experience in our hectic lives. Some family friends joined the party. It was great to see everyone dance, leaving aside inhibitions, work stresses, formalities and just going with the flow of the magical moments. Why cannot we enjoy the entire year like the New Year eve? So, that every day is a celebration, devoid of fears, worries, insecurities — only the spirit of living life to its fullest. I think life teaches us amazing lessons and I have learnt mine. It’s Happy New Year everyday! To me and to you all. Stay
festive! (Dutta is a Bollywood actor)
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Master Chef
Apple jalebi Ingredients (portion 4) Refined flour 200 gm Fresh apple 2 Apple juice 500ml Cardamom ½ tsp
powder Curd (yogurt) optional Sugar 300 gm Saffron 5-8 strings Soda bi-carb 1/2 tsp Water 300ml Ghee for deep frying Mix flour, soda and yogurt. Add some water and make a batter. Leave it overnight to ferment. Mix it, add a little water if required and make it into a thick consistency. First reduce the apple juice to its 1/4th and then mix it in the sugar syrup. Prepare sugar syrup with equal quantity of sugar and water. Add green cardamom powder and cook it for 20-25 minutes. Heat ghee in a flat Kadhai. Peel and core the apple and then make a round slice at least 3mm and dip in a jalebi batter. Cook it from both sides. Remove and keep it in sugar syrup for at least 2 minutes. Top up with the chocolate sauce or any ice cream before
serving. (Mathur is executive chef, Hotel KC Royal Park)
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Normally, when we see a tree planted at a wrong location we curse the one who had planted it. It is clear that the planting was done by someone who had no foresight and had no knowledge about trees. It is good to plant trees but it is more important to plant the right species that gel with the location. Nature has given a wide range of species to choose from. While planting a tree, its potential height and spread have to be kept in mind. Normally, we are lost when it comes to planting at the narrow spaces. For such locations, one could select columnar trees that grow straight up in the form of a column without throwing branches sidewise. One of the best examples is the Sterculia alata. Also, called Buddha’s coconut tree, it grows to a height of about 50 feet or so with a spread of hardly about 10 feet. Planted as avenue tree, these trees seem to be standing by the side of one another joining shoulders forming a beautiful screen too. The mast like central trunk goes straight up, giving side branches that are shorter at the top end giving the tree a conical-columnar shape. The tree is however, deciduous and sheds leaves. It bears coconut like nuts that are borne individually on the tree. It is a drought resistant tree too. There is an interesting fact about this mast like tree that the foliage seems to differ from one another. This is due to the different stages of growth. Due to these strange reasons, the tree is also called Mad tree. In Bengal they call it ‘pagla gachh Besides, it tall columnar growing nature, the tree is also valued for the shape of the trunk near the base where it flattens to form many vertical edges. In Chandigarh a row of Buddha’s coconut trees is planted as avenue at a narrow road leading to the bank square in Sector
17. (Narula is a Chandigarh-based horticulturist)
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Stars to watch out for
Parineeti Chopra: She made a super splash with her vivacious character in Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl. Her first leading role comes opposite Arjun Kapoor in Ishaqzaade. She is Priyanka Chopra’s cousin.
Step ahead: Parineeti Chopra Promises to keep Alia Bhatt: The pretty girl is Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan’s daughter and has acting and talent in her blood. She makes her debut in Karan Johar’s musical comedy Student of The Year which is likely to remind you of his own Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and popular American television series Glee. Ileana D’cruz: The Mumbai-born South star makes her much anticipated debut in Anurag Basu’s Barfee which is led by Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. Ileana is a pretty girl and her character is paired opposite Ranbir’s. There were many stories of a cold war between her and PC and how Ranbir purposely maintained a safe distance from her to avoid being linked with her. Debut diaries: Ileana D’Cruz Esha Gupta: Vishesh Films has made the careers of Mallika Sherawat and Jacqueline Fernandez. Model Esha Gupta makes her debut in Kunal Deshmukh’s Jannat 2 opposite Emraan Hashmi. Her character is very bold and sensual. We have heard that the film has what are probably the boldest intimate scenes ever shown on Indian celluloid. Good start Arjun Kapoor: Mona and Boney Kapoor’s son has grown up in the film industry. So he already has a foothold. He lost oodles of weight to become an actor. He makes his debut in an out-and-out masala film Ishqzaade with Parineeti Chopra. The film is directed by Habib Faisal. Full on: Arjun Kapoor
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Behind the scenes
Bollywood director duo Abbas-Mustan, who are back with another action-thriller Players, after having made such edge-of-the-seat flicks for almost two decades, say that making thrillers is quite complex but they still are in love with the idea.
The formidable duo have been making films in this genre for long and have given hits like Baazigar, Ajnabee, Aitraaz and Race among others.
“To make an effective thriller is not easy. It is very difficult. As holding the attention of audience is difficult, one has to ensure the suspense, the mystery is not out. Thriller films should be gripping every moment. Every time to make movies revolving around thrills is difficult but we prefer to walk with time,” said Abbas. “They should be excited at what is going to happen next. We also think of what will attract viewers to theatres for a repeat viewing,” he said. Echoing his brother, Mustan, says, “We keep our target audience in mind while zeroing on any project, like what the youth of today like to watch. It is important to walk with time without forgetting the storyline, the theme, emotions, songs that are part of Hindi cinema. It is important for the audience to understand and connect with the flow of the film.”
Players, a heist flick, is an official remake of Hollywood crime thriller, Italian Job and stars Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Sonam Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Neil Nitin Mukhesh, Sikander Kher and Omi Vaidya in prominent roles. The filmmakers did have a harrowing time while shooting right from seeking permissions to the language barrier abroad. “We had to seek lot of permissions for a traffic jam scene to be shot in New Zealand and that took a long time. While, in Russia we faced language problem, we appointed about 25 interpreters. We needed them to help us about basic things like where to go to eat etc,” Mustan said.
— PTI
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Zooming on Ranbir
A source tells us, ‘Ranbir plays a deaf-mute guy in the film. So he has to be expressive and display a variety of emotions using only his face and body language. He doesn’t have the liberty of speech in this film. So to see that he was getting his expressions right and to judge them, Ranbir decided to do the close-up shots himself. The most surprising part is that Ravi K Chandran allowed him to operate his cameras. The cinematographer is known to be very independent and doesn’t appreciate interference but he allowed Ranbir to shoot himself. That is because they both have worked together previously on Black and that film was also about physically challenged people.’ Anurag Basu confirmed the story and said that it was important for Ranbir to get all his reaction and expressions right. Barfee stars Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor, and newcomer Ileana D’cruz. The film is set in the 1970s and will release in the second half of 2012.
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Up, close and personal with Sunny
Excerpts from the interview: What is it like being a porn star? I believe I lead my life just the way I want to. I am free to do what I want without any restrictions. You made a conscious choice to be an adult actress. What was your parents' reaction to your career choice? I informed my parents after I won the Penthouse cover-of-the-year and $100,000. It was impossible to keep it a secret. How would they react? Obviously there was a confrontation between us. They were upset at first. Eventually they came to terms with the fact that it is what I've chosen to do with my life. With time they came to know I'm still their daughter, still the same person. While you were inside Bigg Boss house, your ex-fiance Matt Erikson apparently released your first adult-film together without your consent? I am not sure about what has actually happened. But in the adult industry there are certain rules that must be followed. If for some reason he has released content that he does not own, then…. Was your parting with Matt unpleasant? We didn't see eye-to-eye. It didn't work out. I am a happy person today. I know exactly what I want in a man now. What do you want in a man? Exactly what I have in Daniel (Weber). He is everything that I could ever imagine. Do you hope to marry this guy? Over and over again. What are your plans now? To try and get back to a normal life, as much as possible. I will be in Mumbai till after the grand finale of Bigg Boss. Mahesh Bhatt is waiting to sign you up? Every Indian girl abroad grows up watching these beautiful actresses in Hindi films on television, dreaming if she could ever be part of it. I am no different. But the option wasn't there. Now it is there. So I'd love to work with Mahesh Bhatt. Are you considering a career in Bollywood? I hope so. To be a part of that gallery of beautiful actresses I grew up watching… is a mesmerizing thought.... You went into Bigg Boss with your profession as an adult star a secret. Didn't that give you a kind of freedom from being judged? No it didn't. I had to grope around in the house to give them a sense of who I was as a person, and not for what I did as a career. That was tough. It was very important for them to come to terms with my personality before I revealed my true identity. What was their reaction when they got to know that you are an adult actress? They were surprisingly okay with it. That was an absolutely pleasant surprise. If anyone had issues with what I did, I'd have known. Would it have been embarrassing if anyone had issues? No. I've been doing adult porn for 10 years. I've met all sorts of people. Those who like me, those who dislike me for what I am and what I do, those who hate or appreciate my choice of profession. How was the experience in Bigg Boss? It was interesting watching the dynamics within the house.
— IANS
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Dhoom can wait...
There is more to Talaash than meets the eye. It is Aamir Khan’s first leading role since 3 Idiots in 2009. It is his only release in 2012. Aamir has co-produced the film with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. The film has two glamourous leading ladies: Rani and Kareena. There is a lost of mystery around its story and theme. It is a dark romantic thriller. There is music but there are no songs. It isn’t a commercial masala film at all. Aamir is a marketing genius and he is going all out to ensure that Talaash is promoted the right way, putting together the right trailers and posters. He is very good at creating buzz about his movies. The source continues, “The shooting for Dhoom: 3 was to begin in March 2012 but it has now been postponed to June 2012 because that is when Aamir will be free, after the release of Talaash. Aamir likes to give his hundred percent to films and that is what he is doing.” We wonder, then, if Dhoom: 3 will release during the weekend of Christmas in 2012.
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Million dollar tweets
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has surpassed Twitter queen Priyanka Chopra, emerging as the most popular celebrity on the micro-blogging site with 1,850,903 followers.
Bachchan, who joined Twitter in 2010, is an avid user of the site and has tweeted 11,108 times till date.
The 69-year-old took the number one spot after beating last time winner Priyanka, who now stands second on the list with 1,841,804 followers and 5,693 tweets.
The actress follows 138 people among which are Shahrukh Khan, Big B and Hrithik Roshan. Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar came third on the list with 1,786,243 followers and Shah Rukh Khan landed on the fourth position with 1,612,989 followers. Actor Aamir Khan, who has given hits likes Taare Zameen Par and Dhobi Ghat, came fifth with 1,506,083 followers on Twitter and Dabangg star Salman Khan ranked sixth with 1,485,203 followers.
— PTI
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On the field
“Elizabeth Hurley asking so many cricket questions. Think I will have to dress up in my old cricket whites & sledge her, so she understands!(sic),” Warne tweeted. He later said he had carried out his plan and now wants lessons of his own from the model. “I dressed up in cricket whites last night 4 Elizabeth Hurley-taught her sledging Only fair EH returns favour tonight & dresses as....Agree
?(sic).” — PTI
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Leaps and bounds
Actress Salma Hayek is to receive France’s highest culture prize - the Legion d’Honneur. The 45-year-old, who is married to Frenchman Henri Francois Pinault, has been named among the 2012 recipients of the accolade by President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Founded by Napoleon 210 years ago, the Legion d’Honneur is awarded to native and international figures for their service to France. Past recipients include Clint Eastwood, Robert Redford and Robert De
Niro. — PTI
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Show time
What was the need to have a 20-year leap in the show? Pavitra Rishta has always been a show based on relationship. The USP of the show is Manav-Archana’s relationship. So the next phase had to be old age. We wanted to show our viewers how the relationship changes through time. It looks like people nowadays love mature love stories, what do you think? I don’t agree. Love stories always work. People have loved Manav and Archana’s love story from the beginning. Now that their love story has matured, I am sure they would love it too. Don’t you think when actors portray characters older than their age,
they will be typecast? I think today’s audiences are very smart. They respect the actors for their talent and when an actor ages in a particular show they do not stereotype him. Sakshi Tanwar is doing a wonderful job in Bade Achhe Lagte
Hain. I think as a producer I have to break this myth, because if I don’t, then the actors will definitely hesitate to portray such characters. You always seem to convince your actress to play mother onscreen,
but the same doesn’t happen with your male actors? Joh nahi maante hain woh filmon mein chale jaate hain… I don’t know about them but I know one thing for sure that joh TV chodte hain TV unhe chod deta hai!!! Coming back to Pavitra Rishta, do you think lead actors, Hiten and Ankita, will suit the leap? If you ask me that does Ankita look 45 I will say no. But in real life, I have seen many people who don’t look their age. Take the example of Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan; they are 45 but look much younger than that. So, the question whether Hiten and Ankita will suit the leap or not doesn’t arise. All I can say is that if an actor doesn’t feel comfortable playing an older character I will work hard to make him feel comfortable about it. Lastly, you are the queen of Indian television; who according to
you is the king? Hmm…that’s an interesting question, but I seriously don’t know who the king is. And since I am not an astrologer, I can’t even predict who will be the king (smiles).
— Dharampal
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After mesmerizing everyone with her singing abilities in Zee TV’s celebrity singing reality show Star Ya Rockstar, actress Chavvi Mittal will now be hosting the third season of Colors’ Chote Miyaan with Vishal Malhotra. Earlier, Manasi Parekh was brought on board but she had to let it go due to date issues. Looks like Chavvi will take on yet another challenge as she didn’t want to do the regular roles on telly.
Donning new hats: Chhavi Mittal
Hot buzz claims Akashdeep Saigal will be the next housemate to be evicted in Colors’ Bigg Boss 5. With the Sumo wrestler Yama entering the house and bringing in a change, the atmosphere of the house has become lighter. Now apparently after Mahek’s return to Bigg Boss and her reaction to his romantic song, indicate she knew he would be evicted.
Bigg move: Akashdeep Saigal
While Sachin Shroff is already essaying the role of Shyam in Colors’ Balika Vadhu, now he has signed on to play the lead in Sahara One’s show Rishton Ki Bhanwar Mein Uljhe... Niyati. The lead, Allan Kapoor, has been replaced with Sachin who will play the role of Amber in the show. Sachin feels taking on two shows isn’t a big deal as dates can be managed and if need be he will cross the bridge when he gets there. But the bigger problem for him is that the role is of a younger guy so Sachin will have to reduce weight.
Imagine TV has relied on reality shows more than ever and after their latest Swayamvar Season 4 - Veena Ka Vivaah, the channel is also gearing
up yet another reality show titled Gyan Guru. This will be a quiz contest but about culture, traditions and rituals with contestants being 14 years and above. Imagine TV hopes this show connects with Indians and gets them cool TRPs. It will replace Nachle
Ve.
Giving gyan: Shakti Arora
Cricket turns real
We have seen endless music, dance, stunt and relationship based reality shows across channels but now the youth channel UTV Bindass’ brings a reality show called Cricket Champs. The show will have a nationwide hunt for cricket talent with players being selected in two categories-Under 16 and Under 22. Auditions will be conducted in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bihar, UP, Delhi, Jharkhand, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Bangalore and Chennai, starting January 17. The show will launch in February a month before IPL 5 begins. The contestants will find the right mentoring and platform to excel in the sport.
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ASTRO TURF
ARIES: You need to give children their space to help them grow into happy adults. You could be misreading the actions. Your diet needs attention. Students: focus on looking after hobbies.
Tarot message: Take things one at a time instead of a multi-pronged strategy. Lucky colour: Deep red. Magic number: 65
TAURUS: Not a favourable day for a long journey. You may have some worries. Escaping into a good book or a movie might give you some respite. Lovers will have a romantic evening ahead. Tarot message: Be articulate to prevent people from making their own conclusions. Lucky colour: Purple.
Magic number: 52 GEMINI: Good company will keep you on your toes. A new love affair might be dominating you. Try to focus on eating a balanced diet. Teenage girls will be at their charming best. Tarot message: Dare to accomplish those tasks which normally take up a lot of time. Lucky colour: Peach.
Magic number: 32 CANCER: This is not the right day for property dealings. An offer to move up the corporate ladder may be within your grasp. Lively communication is indicated, this will help you move ahead during the day. Make travel plans today. Tarot message: Avoid situations that may turn nasty. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 28 LEO: You will be in the mood to meet people from different walks of life. Overseas visitor may be relying on you in some way. Students can expect fun in the campus. Avoid drinking in a party.
Tarot message: You shall prevent a lot of trouble by taking timely action. Lucky colour: Fuchsia. Magic number: 46 VIRGO: Indulging in idle talk and gossip with the neighbors will not be satisfying. Students should give plenty of time to studying. Short trips may have to be taken. You may feel a bit scruffy and careless in the evening. Tarot message: Do not be in the rush to spend extravagantly. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 58
LIBRA: You will be surprised at the excellent reception you get. Today is a good day to meet government officials. You will have fun. You have an inventive turn of mind when it comes to achieving your goals. Tarot message: Don’t reveal your plans to your competitors. Lucky colour: Metallic grey. Magic number: 31 SCORPIO: Do not become easily ruffled. Your personal and public life is likely to clash in the evening. A desire to beautify your space could find you brightening up the atmosphere at home. Tarot message: Feel good about yourself and prepare yourself for a mental battle. Lucky colour: Bottle green. Magic number: 63 SAGITTARIUS: You have achieved most of your short term objectives today. You will find the atmosphere at work congenial to making good progress. You could be suffering from digestive system problems. Tarot message: You may encounter some difficulties regarding finances. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 27 CAPRICORN: Whatever you set your mind to you can achieve now. As long as you postpone your major moves, it will not be a tough day. Turn to a member of your family if you need advice. Avoid speculation. Tarot message: Take one step at a time and avoid being overanxious. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 36 AQUARIUS: Your card Two of Pentacles shine on love, money and sports. Women should worry about thier jobs. Open your mind to new things and be surprised with your findings. It is better to consult the physician or a trainer. Tarot message: Remember never to fall for rash promises. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 44 PISCES: There is a promise of better things in the offing. It is simply up to you to take hold of opportunities and make them yours. Watch your step while dealing with superiors. Tarot message: Do as many courses as you can to get ahead of others. Lucky colour: Sea green.
Magic number: 51
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THE YEAR AHEAD
If your birthday is January 4...
Today is the day to plant those New Year’s resolution seeds. This New Year is the sign of structure, time and commitment – and will give the perfect opportunity to flourish. In March, you’ll feel indifferent about an opportunity which comes your way but in fact this could be worth exploring. Your beloved will accuse you of isolating yourself and this is making it difficult for your partner to be close to you. In this particular moment, try not to waste energy in fighting but wait without forcing. If you learn how to adapt yourself to the situation in hand, by coming to an agreement you will obtain great well-being and assured success. Take it easy this January— you may be tempted to make a rash decision, but deep down you know that holding steady is the best course to take. Till June is a good time to strengthen your connections with colleagues and customers you don’t see very often, because your social energy makes it much easier to relate to their needs. This will be a positive, profitable April with a great deal of action. However, evaluate everything carefully. Those born after 1980 can try their hand at share terminal without giving away their inheritance. Even a small sum could lead to a considerable win. Spending does appear to escalate in June both from elective to expected. Gift buying, transportation, food, medical and large appliances head the list with covering financial mistakes of members and education coming in next. A discussion may be necessary to schedule gatherings, family care taking responsibilities or solve a rather ‘over blown issue’ between members. Investments in new business will be the hallmark of 2012. You may set up financial plans in a new direction. You may be pleasantly surprised by some unexpected gains. You may have a new financial opportunity knocking on your door. Make the most of it in July.
Arya Babbar (January 4, 1981, Mumbai) son of actor Raj Babbar and the prominent theatre personality Nadira Zaheer Babbar became an actor and at the age of ten, joined the Ekjute Theatre Group set up and run by his mother.
He made his film debut at the age of 19 but has had little success – his only notable role was in the movie Jail, for which he was nominated for an award at the 2010 International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) awards. Arya will follow footsteps of his father and attain success in 2015.
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One is a singer-cum-actor, Amrinder Gill, while the other is the hunk of Generation Y, Rannvijay, but they are united on a common platform, which they love — Punjabi movies. Both are young and know they can make a difference in Punjabi cinema. “We started a golden phase, which was marred by terrorism. It was revived by Manmohan Singh and now we are doing pretty well,” says Amrinder Gill, the singer who likes to explore his acting skills. “This is just the right time. With Taur Mittran Di I am trying to do that.” As for Rannvijay, “I am a Punjabi; the movies are a medium to be up, close and personal with my people.”
I think the concept of New Year celebrations is over- hyped. Make merry the first day and we will make merry the entire year. This is what I used to hear in my childhood days and I continue to believe that till now, ironically, at the same time, I am well aware that it’s just another day!
As the winter is the season of apples and an apple is important to keep the doctor away, we bring you a dish made of this fruit.
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A horticulturist is confronted with many a situation while planning. It is easy to plan when the area is large but when it comes to small and narrow land, the planning has to be judicious.
Two and counting
Sweet surprise
Big bold move
Ranbir Kapoor achieved new heights of perfection in Rockstar. He was so involved in the character that he didn’t talk to people for days post the release of the film. Now, he is trying to attain even higher heights of perfection for Barfee.
The actor has taken his close-up shots himself. The cinematographer of the film is Ravi K. Chandran.
After her stint on the fifth season of the reality show Bigg Boss, Indian-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone wants to get back to normal life with her boyfriend Daniel Weber and says he is everything that her ex-fiance Matt Erikson didn't have.
Aamir Khan is known to focus on one film or project at a time. He is doing exactly that right now and as a result, it will be a while before Dhoom: 3 goes on the
floors. A source tells us, ‘Aamir is currently focused on Reema Kagti’s Talaash. The film is releasing in June. Till then, he will be busy with the post-production work and heavy-duty promotional activities, as is the case with all his films.”
Model-actress Elizabeth Hurley’s cricketer fiance Shane Warne has decided to teach her about the sport because she asks so many questions about it.
The 46-year-old’s curiosity about the sport has led the ex-Australian international to decide to give her a few training sessions, reported a website.
With Bade Achhe Lagte Hain the queen of tellywood and bollywood Ekta Kapoor is surely in the best phase of her career. She is all geared up for another challenge as her show Pavitra Rishta has taken a twenty year leap. Ekta Kapoor speaks her heart out.
Hosting issues
Ready to be out
Double shift
Traditional reality
Mood: Slightly ‘geared’ and a bit pushy at times. Compatible Signs : Sagittarius, Aquarius. Lucky colours: Aqua, Dark Violet. Lucky days: Wednesday and Friday. Lucky numbers: 9, 11, 15, 32, 50. Lucky gem: Moon Stone. Lucky flower: Chameli, white lotus.