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The crime file
The format of the half-an-hour show is pre-defined — five minutes for facts of the crime and the rest for analysis. What forced one into committing a criminal act, the turn of events that led to the crime, wasn't one scared of taking the extreme step…every possible cause is dug out and every possible question answered. Crime-based shows have evolved. They aren't just about the histrionics of the show anchors or the dramatised version of how the crime took place. Now, it's the psychology of the criminal that has gained precedence over how crime has been committed.
The history of crime-based shows goes back to the mid-90s when India's Most Wanted created some buzz on television. Even with a blink-and-miss foray on TV sets, it brought to the fore some shocking, some moving, some heart-rending realities about crime and criminals in India. In-between whatever came was more of sensationalised stuff, with the sole aim to garner TRPs. But, Anup Soni and the team of Crime Patrol changed it all. They are trendsetters. "I wanted to communicate with the audience, make them aware and not scare them —the reason why the show is less about graphic representation and more about my stating the facts," says Anup. The show has now entered its fourth season and has been renamed as Dastak-Crime Patrol. The show's week-after-week high TRPs suggest that it enjoys a wide audience. From a small survey that the production house conducted, it concluded that from housewives to youngsters studying in college to those working in offices; all of them watch the show. On the other hand, it also suggests that people can get paranoid watching such shows. But Anuja Sharma, a homemaker, who is very regular with the show, says that it has made her realise that she is as vulnerable to the dangers around as are the victims of a certain case. "I have employed domestic helps, my children go to school, I have my old parents staying all by themselves… the same situations are shown on television. The show taught me that life shouldn't be taken for granted." Even if the shows cause a certain amount of paranoia among audiences, it helps them come to terms with bitter realities of the world around them. Ignorance is not always bliss!
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Expert talk Dr Parmod Kumar, consultant psychiatrist, Silver Oaks Hospital, Mohali, affirms that crime-based shows affect our thought-process and make us cautious of impending dangers. "But at the same time, the information can be used differently by different people. For example, if a show is about how a youngster committed suicide, it will have some effect on people with suicidal tendencies."
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Dropping ANCHOR
A national-level cricket player, who attended the under-19 cricket camp, Baljeet Kaur Johal, is the only model from Punjab who was selected to anchor Commonwealth Games parties in New Delhi. But it is the constant comparison with Satinder Satti that she is getting used to. "I am a supermodel and an anchor with a style of my own. Audiences call me a superhot anchor because I bring in a different kind of entertainment, which people have not seen and heard before," says Baljeet, winner of Big Punjabi Rising Star Female Anchor. As we adjust to the word superhot in the Punjab scenario, Bajleet comes with a new and 'different' thing that she has created. "I have created a fan page, which actors or singers in Punjab don't do. With Punjabi entertainment industry graduating, we should also change the way we present ourselves in front of our fans." Indeed, she has ideas that come at the drop of hat! Baljeet makes her debut in Punjabi movie Dil Tainu Karda Hai Pyaar. However, films are something she is choosy about. "After the adulation and success I have got, I want to be careful with what I do. I get many offers for Punjabi films, but I want to do something which no one has done before," she says. All we can do is wait and watch as she figures out what difference she wants to create. Coming back to the tag of supermodel, when do we see her walking the ramp for top-notch designers in Delhi and Mumbai? "I have been approached by designers to give auditions, but I don't think I would like to work there. I am happy doing whatever I am," adds Baljeet, whose show Pinda Vichon Pind hit the 100- episode mark. Anchoring is becoming smart and crisp, and Baljeet is definitely up to it. "I don't look at anchoring as only talking or interacting with the audiences, it means to keep them engaged in the interesting
conversation." jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Daughter to revisit dad’s film
Actress-turned-director Pooja Bhatt says she is keen to revisit her father's 1974 "radical" and "shocking" film Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain and Mahesh Bhatt has welcomed the daughter's decision.
"I would love to look at my father's Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain. It was banned by the censor board that time and he broke a table in frustration. I was very small that time. We didn't have money and he walked back home from there (censor board office) to Shivaji Park. It was the dead end in his life," Pooja told reporters. "Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain was a bit too ahead of its times. It is the kind of a film I would like to re-look and may revisit," added the filmmaker, who is gearing up for the release of her adult film Jism 2. Forty years ago Mahesh Bhatt made Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain with Kabir Bedi, Gulshan Arora and Prema Narayan in the cast. After facing several censorship hiccups, the film finally hit the screens, but neither the critics nor the public appreciated it. In last four decades, the Indian cinema has changed and both audiences and scribes are accepting bold films like The Dirty Picture, and adult comedies such as Delhi Belly. But way back in the 70s, makers of such films were labelled as "beast", says Mahesh Bhatt. "The film got released much later with too many cuts. It was a box office flop, too radical and shocking for the audience. I was young that time... I was 21 or 22," said the filmmaker, who is known for films like Arth, Saaransh and Naam. "Indian cinema feels only bad people have sex and good people fall in love. Since I made a film like that, people thought I was some kind of a beast," said the 63-year-old. The filmmaker has welcomed his daughter's decision of revisiting Manzilein Aur Bhi Hain. "If Pooja wants to re-look at the project, then why not? She can," he said. — IANS
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Double celebrations!
Irish actor Chris O'Dowd is planning to have two weddings with writer Dawn Porter. The two are set to tie the knot next month here. After that Chris is keen on hosting a second party in Hollywood.
"Dawn has her UK celeb mates coming to the first wedding, like Caroline Flack, but they'd love an LA (Los Angeles) bash too," said a source. The couple also plans to invite reality TV star Ruth Brown to perform on their wedding day. "They both want Ruth Brown from The Voice to sing at the service. Dawn has chosen an emotional song," the source said. — IANS
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Stingy celeb
But when Brooklyn, 13, smashed his iPad, his fashion designer mum was not keen to fork out 600 pounds for a replacement. The 38-year-old wife of footie star David, took Brooklyn to Covent Garden’s Apple Store last week and allegedly made it clear that she would not be fishing out her credit card. “Victoria explained her son had smashed his iPad and wanted another one,” reported a publication. “But there seemed to be no question of her paying for it. “In fact, it was made quite clear she expected a freebie,” the source added.
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Mishra’s many desires
"I am planning to make a political drama on the lines of Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. I haven't decided the name of the film but I plan to call it Har Khwaish Par Dum Nikle," Mishra said in an interview. He has offered his ambitious project Mehrunissa to Amitabh Bachchan and is waiting for the megastar's nod. "I want to cast Amitabh Bachchan in the lead. I have sent the script to him and we are waiting for his reply." Mehrunissa is a story of two friends and what happens when a woman enters their life. The film revolves around these three characters. Mishra is also in talks with Ekta Kapoor and Excel Entertainment for a film which will again be a political drama. The director, famous for his works like Khoya Khoya Chand and Yeh Saali Zindagi, has just wrapped the shooting of his upcoming film Inkaar. The film, based on the topic of sexual harassment, stars Arjun Rampal and Chitrangada Singh in lead roles. "Times have changed and so the way women are perceived should also change. We should respect the fact that women today stand up for themselves and are more vocal about what they want," he said. — PTI
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On wings of change
South import Asin, who has carved a place for herself in Bollywood, still craves for better roles that are written well.
After making a successful debut opposite Aamir Khan in 2008 blockbuster Ghajini, she followed it up with films like Ready, Housefull 2 and Bol Bachchan. But she feels more is yet to come.
"I am happy I have come this far here (Bollywood) on my own without godfathers, grandfathers or millionaire boyfriends. It is rare for an artist to get acceptance by the north as well as the south audiences, and I have thankfully managed that," Asin said in an interview. "But one measures one’s success based on what one has achieved so far in comparison to what one is capable of. And I feel I am capable of much more and for that I need better written roles. I just hope that comes my way," she said. With the huge success of Bol Bachchan, it seems comedy is a lucky genre for Asin but the actress denies it saying it is all about making the right choices. "I don't attribute any "luck" to Bol Bachchan's success. It was an entertaining, commercial film which was bound to do well and I guess I have the knack of picking up such universally appealing, fun, masala movies which turn to be successful," Asin said. "A lot of this so called 'luck' is a combination of making the right choices and hard work," she said. Having tasted success with light hearted films like Ready, Housefull 2, Bol Bachchan, Asin says it is just a coincidence that she has all bubbly movies in her kitty. So does she see herself doing only comedies? "It was just a coincidence that these three movies came to me back-to-back and they were big projects and people would call me foolish if I would have turned them down. Though I love doing comedy, I would also like to explore other genres. I hope such an opportunity comes my way," she said. Despite so many comedy films churning out every year, one hasn't seen a heroine at the centre of a comedy film. Asin feels most of these films are restricted to heroes. "I think not just in comedy films heroes are at the centre, a lot of the stories of our films have meaty parts restricted only to the heroes. I hope that changes," she said. — PTI
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Actor turns singer
Actress Chitrangada Singh, who will be seen performing an item number in Shirish Kunder's upcoming film Joker, will lend her voice to the remix version of the song I Want Just You.
The original has been sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and it has became viral online, which made the filmmakers think about taking a step further to cash on its popularity. "Yes...she (Chitrangada) will be singing the song for the item number she has done in the film," Kunder said in an interview. Joker is about a village called Paglapur that does not have basic facilities like water and electricity. No one is ready to solve the problem and in order to attract attention, Akshay Kumar creates some drama involving aliens. The film is set to release on August 31. — PTI
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Joys of fatherhood
Singer Peter Andre's son Junior has become a bookworm and he says he is thrilled with the little boy's new hobby.
The seven-year-old is the Mysterious Girl hitmaker's eldest child with ex-wife Katie Price, and he said that he is very proud of his son.
"I'm so chuffed as Junior has become a total bookworm in the last few weeks. He just loves reading and always has his head in a book, which is very nice to see," Andre said. Meanwhile his daughter, Princess, five, has started improving her word skills, learning how to send text messages. "Princess, on the other hand, is putting all her energy into learning how to text! I was away overnight recently and when I woke up in the morning, I had about 18 texts from Magda, my brother Andrew's wife. "She's the kids' nanny so I immediately panicked, but soon realised all the texts were from Princess! They're so sweet. One said, 'I...Love. you. Daddy'," he added. — PTI
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Why is Mallika single?
Actress Mallika Sherawat reveals she is single because she is searching for true love.
"Love is the most important thing for me. I haven't got married yet because I am still waiting for it (love)," Mallika said in an interview.
The 35-year-old spoke on the sidelines of the launch of the first look of her film Kismat, Love, Paisa, Dilli (KLPD). Her co-star in the film, Vivek Oberoi, also gives prime importance to love. "Only the lucky ones find love," said the actor. — IANS
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Perry dating John Mayer
Singer Katy Perry has reportedly spent two nights with musician John Mayer.
She is not just said to be a fan of his song writing skills but also his rugged looks a la Perry's former husband Russell Brand.
The two have been spending time writing and making music for Perry's new album. They recently visited club Soho House here and later met up for pizza. According to guests at Soho House, "They were all over each other.” Mayer is the third man Perry has been linked with since her split from Brand last year. She had a brief fling with French model Baptiste Giabiconi, the face of Chanel. After that she has been said to be dating Florence and The Machine guitarist Rob Ackroyd. — IANS
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Twice lucky?
Actress Sonakshi Sinha is hoping that Joker, her second film with Akshay Kumar, replicates the success of their first movie Rowdy Rathore.
"If this film gets a push because of our previous film (Rowdy Rathore), then it would be a good thing for us and our producers, who are the same, UTV. If a pair has worked then it will definitely benefit in future as well," two-film-old Sonakshi said in an interview. So far she has had two releases — Dabangg and Rowdy Rathore — and both have entered the Rs 100 crore club. When asked if she considers himself a lucky charm, the 25-year-old said: "As far as the lucky charm tag is concerned, you have given me that tag and tomorrow it will be someone else." Her Rowdy Rathore and Joker co-star Akshay says there is no such thing as lucky or unlucky. Sonakshi is currently shooting for Dabangg 2, Lootera and Son
of Sardar. — IANS
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Enacting her natural self
Actress Mila Kunis loves playing the nasty roles, although she thinks it would be refreshing to portray a girl-next-door type of person.
The Black Swan actress, believed to be dating Ashton Kutcher, finds it easy to play a nasty character because she is naturally "loud".
"I'm naturally a very loud person, so normally the character I play come in and f**k everything up," she said. "It might be nice to play the girl next door or something. But I don't get those parts for some reason, people don't really believe that I'm that innocent, but I am! I also want to play a superhero. Once I do a really awesome superhero movie, I'm done. Not a cheesy one, but a solid cool superhero, like Superman, but a woman, and cooler," she added. — IANS
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Ties of tradition
While on one hand we have the simple fragile thread or dora on display, on the other we have a set of fashionable, more elegant and trendy rakhis decked up with zari, zardosi and pearls. If this was not enough, we even have the light rakhis and cards that have rakhi, chawal, tikki and mishri attached to it. Fascinating as it may read, we scour the markets and list the best. Old is gold Though we have moved on in every aspect, rakhi is one festival that bonds us to tradition. The market is flooded with rakhis that come in holders, bamboo tokris, velvet boxes and strings glued on plain sheets that have Sanskrit shloka's written on it. Rakhis are even available in pan patha, which includes everything right from tikka to chawal, roli and sweet. That's not all - rakhis are also available in traditional boxes lined with velvet that has rakhi, dry fruits and tikka in it. For those who want to add a designer look, head to Dewsons, as they have designer rakhis to bedeck your brother's wrist. Made by local designers, they have the devotion and hasthkala rakhis in the designer wear. You can also pick Rajasthani, chandan and rakhis from West Bengal here. Beyond tradition Though the traditional rakhi style is still associated with the dhaga or dori, since all things have gone fashionable rakhi too has transformed itself into a trendy gear; using more flashy and decorative materials like gotta, pearls, zari and silk cloth. If you are looking for a simple thread then you have the options in silk threads, threads with beads, rudraksh-like material and even pearls.
Toon mania This festival is special for the younger ones. From Ben 10, Chota Bheem, Doraemon to Spiderman, Batman, Snowman, Superman, Walkie-Talkie and Angry Birds rakhis for the little ones. We bet you too would like some of these for yourself! Work of art Moving beyond suits, we find zari and zardosi work in rakhis as well. Displaying an ethnic appeal, these rakhis have sequins, beads, pearls and kundan to enhance their look. Many zari rakhis also have a satin strand to lend it a graceful appearance. Bhaiya-bhabhi rakhi A festival that celebrates the bond of love and respect, we even have the bhaiya-bhabhi rakhi in market. Espousing the values of virtue in the extended family, there are no special designs for these rakhis but the only thing different is that they are available in pairs. Silver lining Lending a traditional touch, silver rakhis are a craze with people. Not very expensive, silver rakhis are available in customary designs and come in plain bands or are available in intricate patterns studded with semi-precious stones. Well, if you want a silver look-alike, then there are silver-plated rakhis in the market too. Glitter of gold For those who want to add a sparkle of gold to the festival, what better way than a gold rakhi! From gold bracelet to chain and rakhis with symbols like Om, Krishna you can also customise your designs.
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Crunchy munch
Asha Khatau When we combine the two - dates and almonds, what do we have? A nutritious combo which is light and has the right amount of crunchiness. It can be an ideal snack for children and easy to make too. The dates can be substituted by black cooking currants. Method For the filling Slightly crush the sesame seeds and mix them with dates, sugar, almonds and butter. Set aside. Place one teaspoon of filling in the centre of a wonton wrapper. Lift up the opposite edges and stick them together with the help of milk and bring the corners together to form a hat-shaped wonton. Repeat this for the rest of the wontons and deep fry in oil until golden. Drain on a kitchen paper. Sprinkle a little of the sugar mixed with cinnamon powder on each one and serve hot with vanilla ice-cream. (Khatau is a Ludhiana-based culinary expert) As told to Poonam Bindra Ingredients
20 wonton wrappers 2 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tbsp cinnamon powder ¼ cup milk For frying oil For the filling ½ cup finely chopped dates ½ cup brown sugar 2-3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 2-3 tbsp chopped almonds 1 tbsp Butter To serve with Vanilla ice-cream
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Child’s play
Sukhmani
* Keep in mind the choice and interest of your child. Curtains with patterns of butterflies, cars, cartoon characters work well and add a bit of excitement. * If the room is decorated on a theme, then its best to stick to the theme. In theme decoration however, remember if there are too many patterns involved by means of the wallpaper, rug or the bed coverings, then it is best to go for neutral or solid colour curtains. * You should also consider thick or heavy curtains for a kids' room, as this will block out more light for young children. * Make sure the curtains you choose do not have cords that hang down. These cords can be rather dangerous for young kids; you should similarly avoid curtains accessories with any small pieces that could be pulled off and swallowed. * Choose a fabric that is easy to wash. Cotton, linen, polyester and certain fabric blends can be chosen for the kids room. They wash well and are easy to maintain. * Add interesting and innovative curtain poles for the room to add a bit of drama. Fancy and funky curtain poles enhance the look of your kids' room decor. * Curtain hooks and rings for kids' room come in different styles. To make kids' room appealing, you can choose from a wide range of stylish hooks and rings. * Curtain tiebacks are used to tie curtains with windows so that the light can come in. You can make tiebacks of same fabric for curtains. For a dramatic look, make tiebacks of contrasting or opposite materials. For a girl's room you may even use bright coloured ribbons. * Tassels offer style to your kids' curtains. They are easy to attach and are available in different colors. Attractive colors of tassels make your kids' curtains eye-catching. * Valances for the kids room are a great choice as well. They make the window treatments stand out. (Sukhmani is a Chandigarh-based Interior & Landscape designer)
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Putting on slow greens
Jesse Grewal
Get a lofted putter - Most putters come with a standard loft of 3-4 degrees. The loft of putters thirty years ago used to be 5 degrees as the greens were slower then. As the greens have got faster the loft has been reduced and some putters like the Gel and Yes putters have lofts of less than 2 degrees. Even some mallet putters have very low loft. When the grass is thick the ball tends to hit the grass immediately ahead of the ball and bounce off it and get deflected and also lose speed. If the putter has more loft the ball actually flies the first few inches and then begins rolling. This helps the ball not to lose speed in slow conditions. The contrary is true when the greens are fast. A ball which flies gets backspin and comes up short. With low lofted putters the ball gets rolling immediately and comes off with top spin which helps it roll further. Set your hands a little behind the ball - If you are unable to find a putter with more loft you can create loft by setting your hands a little behind the ball. On fast greens we should have a forward press or set the hands ahead of the ball to decrease the loft of the putter to create top spin. Use a heavier putter - As the greens slow down one has to increase the length of the backswing to be able to hit the ball further. For some this is more difficult than it seems. With a heavier putter one does not have to increase the length of the backswing very much as the momentum is produced by the increase in weight. One can get lead weight strips from a pro shop and tape them to the putter head.
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Hear me out
Parvesh Rana I am a 13-year-old girl living with my grandparents. There is a lot of difference between our thinking, which leads to regular clashes at home. What should I do? — Meenakshi, Chandigarh I can understand the problem of generation gap. But, you should also understand that whatever they say is for your benefit. Try to give them a good listening and try to find a middle path in the conversation. I am a 37 year old married woman staying as a paying guest. I have problem adjusting to my roommate. She is a young girl, she has a totally different lifestyle and she is very outgoing. I don’t want to stay with her anymore. Is their any way out? — Swati, Chandigarh You just need to sit and talk to her. Tell her about the things that are bothering you. Difference of opinion is bound to happen, but talk about it and sort out things. Walking out is not the solution. Give it a patient hearing. (Rana is a Bollywood actor)
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The second innings
Why did you choose to return with Best of Luck Nikki? The role is fun. It gives me a lot of spare time after work. The show is engaging and entertaining. I got this good opportunity post a break. How was the experience of doing Rowdy Rathore? Playing a cop in the film was fun. Sure the role wasn't too lengthy but I enjoyed myself. Being part of the cinema with a popular producer, director and a big star like Akshay Kumar is a worthwhile opportunity. You were offered films during Sanjeevani days. Do you feel you missed it? Well yes, I did get a few good offers back then. But I guess my destiny had television in store for me. I have no regrets because whatever I am today it is because of TV. I only bagged RR because they wanted a known face from TV who people could relate too. Do you feel TV actors are very insecure about work? Yes, out of mind is out of sight but also good actors never really fade away. I am grateful to people as they still remember me from Sanjeevani and my other shows. Did you miss work while you were on a sabbatical? Not at all. My pregnancy and motherhood has kept me very busy. It took up all my time. Being a mom is the best thing in the whole world. You husband Arjun Punjj too was looking at films. Any development on that front? He did quit TV to join films. Currently he is managing his lounge bar and working towards expanding the business too. He is interested in acting be it TV or films.
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It’s the captain’s turn
What made you say yes to this show? First of all it is a Gajendra Singh's show, the maker of many top class singing based reality shows. Then there is scale and the way it has been designed. Our aim for this show is to find a voice that is unconventional. There are many talented singers in India and Pakistan who are doing well. Having judged and mentored singing competitions, what will you bring to this show? I will try to bring to light the hidden talent that resides not only in India but also in Pakistan and give them a platform to win hearts of millions across the world. How is this show different from the other shows? With this show we are sincerely making an attempt to revive the golden era and to bring forth the best of talent. We have 10 singers from India and 10 singers from Pakistan. There will be musical stalwarts like Ghulam Ali, Hadiqa Kiani, Sajjad Ali from Pakistan and Ismail Darbar, Alka Yagnik, Suresh Wadekar and Sapna Mukherjee from India. The show will be judged by three legends Asha Bhonsle, Abida Parveen and Runa Laila. What qualities will you be looking at in a contestant? The contestants should have good singing qualities. I am confident that with this show we will cherish new generation of singing talents. Are you satisfied with your career as a singer, composer, actor, lyricist and producer? Yes, I am satisfied with my career. I am here to entertain the millions of hearts whether it is in films, singing or by judging a show on Television.
— Dharam Pal
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Next big step
It would have been exciting to see both Anandis on the same platform. What do you think about it? Yes of course it would have been only if Pratyusha wasn't eliminated. She is a trained dancer like me and I was hoping that when both of us would dance, the results would be phenomenal. Who will be your biggest competition on the show? I am waiting to see the reactions of the judges and the audiences and hope they like me. As for competition, I am not in JDJ for competition but it will be a challenge for me to prove my talent. I am competing with myself. You have done many dance shows before? Yes I have done 200 stage shows before as I was associated with a dance class and learnt a dance form for 6 years. I wanted to be a choreographer excelling in western dance. I am glad through JDJ, I have got the chance to dance on a public platform once again and show my talent. You are very confident for a 15-year-old girl. What do you have to say about it? I am very excited and not at all nervous about participating in JDJ. I am very confident about everything in life. I am quite tomboyish. I am not scared of anything as my parents always support me. I believed I could do it and will be selected for Jhalak. The trend is that TV Bahus usually win JDJ. Do you
think you have a better chance at winning? I hope it is true. Isha is doing very well and even Giaa is doing well. I feel lucky that I have many fans, so there is definitely a chance. You are still remembered as the young Anandi by the audiences. Did you not want a break before plunging into acting again? No, I never felt that. I love acting and I am able to manage my studies and work. Moreover because I love my work it doesn't feel like I am slogging. moving ahead:
Avika Gor
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She isn't a bad girl!
Actress Adaa Khan, who plays the negative role of Amrit in Amrit Manthan, says she doesn't enjoy playing the bad girl on-screen and she is waiting for her character to turn positive. "I'm waiting for the final turn where I will become the real Amrit. I knew my character had grey shades. I was okay with it, but suddenly it was made completely negative. I was not keen on doing something which was negative," Adaa said.
Adaa plays a strong-headed princess on the show, aired on Life OK. Her character can go to any level to safeguard her family's grace. The actress finds the character challenging as it is completely opposite to her real life personality.”
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The year ahead
If your birthday is July 31...
Avoid being spendthrift if you are going for shopping. Think about purchases thoroughly. Get the best possible value of whatever you buy. Your energy levels will be high. Sudden inflow of funds takes care of your bills and immediate expenses. Social activity with your family would keep everybody in a relaxed and pleasant mood. You will stop a heart from breaking. Associate with people who are established and can give you an insight into future trends. Avoid high calorie diet and stick to your exercise. Financial problems ruin your ability to think constructively. Be cautious of friends and strangers alike. You can experience the pain of
love. Do not sign any business/legal document without reading between the lines. You need to take extra care of your luggage if you are travelling. It will be a travel-oriented year. Career may lack stability. Finances might require planning, which you will carry out. Relationships may suffer due to negative tendencies. Health may require attention; chances of tooth ache are seen. Keep your feet anchored to reality. You'll get the feeling you're not being listened to with due consideration. Be patient. Those working in multi-media should not get distracted by risky momentary blunders. A hasty advance will guarantee failure. An 'unreasonable demand or request' may come; try not to react to it too fast. Financial constraints end, relations with spouse improve. The times are really good for your good if you have any desire to expand your business. Expenses will increase. Networking may really pay off in anything from hot love connections to big career. You will generally be more sensitive from the emotional point of view, avoid arguments because you could break down. Your respiratory system, the hands and the spinal marrow will be more vulnerable. You're best off with a sensual partner for the kind of romantic play that you're ready for now. Mood : Talkative; which is rare for you sometimes Compatible signs: Gemini, Cancer Lucky colours: Tomato Lucky days: Wednesday and Sunday. Lucky numbers: 4, 9, 18, 22, 60
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Astro Turf
ARIES: Independent efforts are unlikely to bring spectacular gains. You might have to cancel a planned trip to avoid any problems. A minor incident can have major effects.
Tarot message: Act righteously and do your duties on time. Lucky colour: Pink Magic number: 57 TAURUS: Spiritual values surface which make you a calmer person. Keep a check on the behavior of your spouse secretly. Your personal and professional areas of life might be at odds. Tarot message: Leave things open ended for best results. Lucky colour: Golden Magic number: 65 GEMINI: Social activities accelerate. Co-workers are helpful. Professionals experience a clientele growth. A proposal of marriage or a decision to start a family is on the cards. Take care of your tummy. 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 members. Legal matters come to the fore. Enjoy the unique flavour of your lifestyle and relationships. Tarot message: Try to get rid of negative feelings through love. Lucky colour: Crimson Magic number: 33 LEO: Check your mails and appointments before setting out this morning and don't miss anything important. Extend help to a friend who is just dependent on you. Tarot message: Do not swing away from the course you have charted so far. Lucky colour: White Magic number: 61 VIRGO: Bring your routine matters up to date. You need to be alert and responsive. Group efforts and projects will inspire you and introduce you to new and interesting contacts. Tarot message: Don't be too certain about obtaining a clearance. Lucky colour: Mauve. Magic number: 44
LIBRA: Focus on spirituality and meditation. You may find that a journey undertaken is subject to delays. Messages you receive may contain hidden meanings meant only for you to understand. Tarot message: Win the war with honesty, not by distorting facts. Lucky colour: Saffron Magic number: 29 SCORPIO: Work and domestic duty follows a familiar pattern today. You will find it difficult to reach an agreement with loved ones. Family members will be short tempered and too willing to criticise you. 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. Factory owners might not get co-operation from labour. This is the time of increased communication or travel plan with your partner. Tarot message: Leave the past behind. Lucky colour: Yellow Magic number: 52 CAPRICORN: Mental work will be stimulating today. Be a little cautious about whom you get involved with. A new romance can bring changes to your living quarters. Tarot message: Handle others carefully, don't antagonise anyone. Lucky colour: Purple Magic number: 36 AQUARIUS: Business matters will not proceed smoothly as you may have thought. Attempts to improve your health will be successful. An irritating co-worker can push you to your limits. Tarot message: Don't give up on your rights without considering a second chance. Lucky colour: Orange Magic number: 40 PISCES: It would be wise to keep work and domestic matters separate. Students should not waste time, rather study with full concentration. Tarot message: You are on the right track; don't allow others to interfere in your way. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 26
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