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	Bip’s crazy ride to start soon It is known that the sequel of Yamla Pagla Deewana (YPD) is round the corner but what has just come to light is that Bipasha Basu is all set to join the Deol trio— Dharmendra, Sunny and Bobby. It has also been learnt that the Bengali seductress is being paired opposite Bobby Deol. Says a source, “The Deols were looking for an appropriate actress and felt that Bipasha would fit the role perfectly. Regarding her role, she even met Bobby and Sunny recently. The dates have also been fixed and the Raaz 3 actress will start shooting for the film soon.” Interestingly, Bipasha had earlier worked with Bobby in her debut film Ajnabee about 11 years ago.
	From daddy dear Nikhil Advani’s Delhi Safari is a gift to his daughter Nikhil Advani puts Patiala House failure past behind him and gears up for his next project Delhi Safari and says that the 3D animation movie is for his six-year-old daughter, Keya. "I feel I have made this film for my daughter who could see it with her friends. It would be really expensive if I make a film especially for my daughter, but the motive behind this was that it's a very proud moment when she enjoys such films with her friends discussing about characters and all," Advani said in an interview and added that apart from children, animation genre has adult patrons too. "I don't believe animated films are only for children. I made this film for a lot of people who enjoy such films," he said. After debuting as a director with 2003 hit Kal Ho Naa Ho, he wielded megaphone for Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love, Chandni Chowk To China and Patiala House, but none could replicate the success of his first directorial venture. With Delhi Safari, Advani has tried his hands for the first time with animation and says it's a time consuming and expensive too. "Couple of months post Salaam-e-Ishq (2007), I started working on this project. It took five long years to complete the project. The film is originally in Hindi and also dubbed in English. It's a very time consuming process," the 41-year-old said. He further added: "To make an animated film, it takes a lot of time and there needs to be some discipline. All your work is done on paper. In Hollywood, they spend around two years in pre-production. It's a little risky and expensive to make animated films." Delhi Safari will be competing with Karan Johar's Student of The Year which is scheduled for October 19 release. —IANS
	Fresh jodis of B-town Many new actors are pairing up with old actors for the first time. And the pairing is highly-anticipated. Take a look Rustic touch Imran and Anushka: Imran is sweet and Anushka is spicy and they are together in Vishal Bhardwaj's Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola which is a rustic film. Imran has even grown a beard and gained weight for the movie. This is a pair we are waiting to watch and Vishal is known for giving people image makeovers through difficult and uncomfortable roles. Looking forward: Imran Khan and Anushka Sharma Romance is in the air Ranveer and Sonakshi: The two are paired in Vimkramaditya Motwane's period romance. They were also linked romantically as Sonakshi admitted to having a crush on Ranveer. However, Shatrughan Sinha put an end to the rumours. The film has been stalled at the moment and will resume shooting next year. It should release in summer 2013. Rumour mill: Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh Perfect pair Shahid and Ileana: Ileana D'cruz has already signed Rajkumar Santoshi's movie before the release of Barfi! The film will pair her with cutie Shahid Kapoor for the first time. They are a good-looking pair. Will they share any sparks? We will know when the movie rolls next year. Unnamed saga Katrina and Shah Rukh: They are coming together in a Yash Chopra film and the promo is quite exciting! SRK is the country's favourite romantic hero and he has returned to the genre that made him famous after a long time. Katrina makes the perfect Yash Raj heroine. Anushka Sharma also has a role in the movie. —HRM Dream come true Kareena and Ranveer: Ranveer Singh fantasised about Kareena Kapoor as a teenager because he used to watch her swim at a club. He is a big fan and admires her. He is getting a dream chance to work with her in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Raam Leela which was destined to be their film.
	Back-to-back with Akki After starring together in Rowdy Rathore, Sonakshi Sinha is set to be seen opposite Akshay Kumar again in Joker. The actress says she is lucky that the Bollywood superstar is working with a newcomer like her. The 25-year-old actress is all set to make a hat trick with Akshay with the shooting of Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 all set to kick-start this month. "I consider myself lucky that a superstar like Akshay has shown good interest in working with a newcomer like me. He showed confidence in me when I was just one film old (Dabangg). He was convinced that I was the right choice for Joker and Rowdy Rathore. "When someone as seasoned as him is confident about your acting capabilities, you do get all the more motivated. For me as an actress, it is an amazing prospect to work with Akshay. After all, not many newcomers get that opportunity and here I am doing three films with him," Sonakshi said in an interview. Besides multiple projects with Akshay Kumar in her kitty, Sonakshi has also bagged a film each with Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh. Shirish Kunder's Joker is a new experience for her courtesy the film's sci-fi and alien setting. "It is really cool to be a part of such a fantastical setting. I like reading sci-fi books and watching films belonging to this genre. So when Joker came my way, it was automatically exciting. "There were different kind of sets that were created and for me, it is a very nice and different experience when compared to the other films that I have done or am doing. The film's very uniqueness is its USP," said Sonakshi. She is starring with Ajay Devgn in Son of Sardaar, the promo of which is playing all over and meeting with good response from the audience. "Making the film was hard working but then also a very enjoyable experience. There was a certain feel-good element while filming it. Now with the audience too experiencing the same, compliments have been coming in quite incessantly."—PTI
	Caught in the act Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter Rumer Willis made some public display of affection with her new boyfriend Jayson Blair. The 24-year-old was caught on camera giving Blair a quick peck outside a cafe in Los Angeles during an outing recently, reported a publication. The couple reportedly met "over cocktails through mutual friends" and started dating in early June. They got cozy at West Hollywood's Bagatelle restaurant. "From the second she sat down, he had his arm around her shoulder and they were laughing, flirting and seemed very into each other," an eyewitness said. Rumer tweeted over the weekend, hyping up her upcoming birthday, "5 days till my bday... Can't wait to spend time with my family." —PTI
	What a transformation! Shia Labeouf, of Transformers fame, wants to work in independent projects Actor Shia Labeouf has announced plans to quit making blockbusters after confessing he felt restrained on the sets of hit series Transformers. The 26-year-old said he wants to dedicate the rest of his life to making quality independent films with "visionaries" like Lars von Trier and Terrence Malick, reported a publication. "There's no room for being a visionary in the studio system. It literally cannot exist. You give Terrence Malick a movie like Transformers, and he's wasted. There's no way for him to exist in that world," he said. LaBeouf insists he prefers working with independent film companies and executives with cash restraints. "These dudes are a miracle. They give you the money, and they trust you... They don't give you the money, then get on a plane and come to the set and chase you around for five months," he added. —PTI
	Check mate Love and Other Drugs director Ed Zwick will be directing actor Tobey Maguire in new film Pawn Sacrifice, a biopic of chess champion Bobby Fischer. Zwick postponed his supernatural project The Great Wall, to helm the historical drama which will also be produced by Maguire, reported a publication. The movie will focus on Fischer's rise as a chess champion in the 1960s, leading up to his famous match. — PTI
	House arrest for betterment Veteran actor and BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha, who is recovering at home after undergoing a bypass surgery, recently said that he has been virtually put under house arrest by his actress-daughter Sonakshi. Sonakshi, who shot to fame in Bollywood with debut film Dabangg, is making sure her father takes better care of his health after his recent surgery. "I have been virtually put under house arrest by Sonakshi. She is keeping a strict watch over me...not allowing me to meet guests and taking care of my diet," Sinha said in an interview. "She has switched off my mobile phones and allowing only limited access to the landline phone. But, I am not complaining as she is my darling daughter," Sinha added. The 66-year-old was admitted to Kokilaben hospital in suburban Andheri on July 2 after he complained of breathlessness. Based on medical advice he underwent bypass surgery and was discharged from the hospital recently. The actor said he lost almost 12 kgs during his month long stay in the hospital. "I expect to start attending Parliament from next week. I would keep my engagements low key," he said. —PTI
	Jake Gyllenhaal to star in Mississippi Grind? Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to star in Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden's Mississippi Grind. The duo, who directed Ryan Gosling in Half Nelson, will helm the gambling flick from a screenplay they penned, reported a publication. The story centers on a down-on-his-luck gambler facing crushing debt who teams up with a younger gambling addict (Gyllenhaal) in an attempt to change his luck. Electric City partners Jamie Patricof and Lynette Howell are producing alongside former WME agent and Paramount president John Lesher. Fleck and Boden recently wrote and directed It's Kind of a Funny Story with Zach Galifianakis. —PTI
	the ‘in’ side Ethnic flavour Sukhmani Indian ethnic interiors create an essence of energy in a room. It is very colourful and unique. India is home to many cultures like Rajasthani, Punjabi, Bengali and Gujrati, to name a few. If you are looking to decorate your room according to the Indian ethnic style, you must first choose a particular culture that you wish to display. Here are a few tips you must keep in mind before you start – * Intricately carved furniture is used to create an ethnic look. Dark woods like mahogany and teak wood is mostly preferred. You can also use wrought iron furniture instead. Low level seating or ground seating is characteristic of Indian decor. * Indian decor is very colourful. Reds, hot pink, oranges and greens are lavishly used in typical Indian decor highlighted and accessorized with a lot of gold, bronze and silver. * The use of terracotta tiles and stone flooring provides richness to the ethnic decor style. Carpets with Indian motifs or colourful rugs and darris can also be used. * Vibrant, bold and embroidered ethnic fabrics are mostly used for curtains, cushions and bed sheets. Cotton, silk and satin are the most used fabrics in an Indian décor. Make use of your old silk sarees to make beautiful cushions. * Use embroidered and bead curtains to add that Indian charm to your room. Use a lot of mirror work on the cushions, mats and wall hangings. * For wall art, use ancient paintings on Indian themes like a village scene, paintings depicting scenes from the Ramayana or Mahabharata, Images of gods, maybe a traditional Indian dance form like a kathak dance etc. To enhance the Indian decor theme * You can use miniature Indian musical instruments to accessorize your room. * Replace candles and candle stands with the traditional diyas, kerosene lamps and handis. * Replace your china with the copper base utensils, brass and earthen pots. * A lot of wooden jaalis are used in Indian decor. You can replace your main door with an antique wooden door and add a wooden jhoola in the house. You can also use Indian pottery to decorate your home. * Use light fixtures that have the typical ethnic design. Lighting shops provide a lot of variety for the Indian look. Avoid white lights at every cost. Instead use dim yellow lights to add a mystical charm to your room. * If you have small collectibles, arrange them on a table. An inexpensive way to add depth to your Indian corner is to display a collection of brass vessels or urns. * Rangolis are an integral part of an Indian home so make one at the entrance. (Sukhmani is an interior & landscape designer)
	Celeb point Red letter day! Divya Dutta The trophy at PIFFA of the most charming smile award given by Dharmendra was an elating feeling. But the butterflies in my stomach were still there! I was to perform for the Punjabi adaptation of Tumhari Amrita with none other than Om Puri. He was making his comeback to theatre after 25 years. It was an honour to be performing my favourite play. Whenever I saw this play, I wished I could do it. And here it was. I was elated when I got a call from Om ji to do it. And of course I had to say yes. He said the times would be adjusted and it was letter reading. We rehearsed a few days and I would keenly observe the nuances Om Puri explained. He told me—just absorb each word you read and feel it, bas. That bas was very difficult because the lines written were magical, emotional and overwhelming! As I saw the audience of the beautiful Rose Theatre in Toronto on the premiere show, I was ecstatic to see the house full of Punjabi crowd. As Om ji and I took our seats on the stage and started reading the letters, they cheered us! Word by word, gradually, the letters became me. I forgot I was reading. I was feeling, smiling and didn’t realise when tears started flowing. Highly emotional those lines were and I could hear people sniffing and crying. As I ended my last letter, the crowd stood up—to cheer Om ji and me! Some were smiling, some still crying! Some women came and hugged me and refused to leave. It’s such a high on stage! Instant overwhelming reactions from the audience. With my mascara running, eyes still tearful, my heart within was happy for being where I wanted to be. A lady pushed the crowd, came to me and hugged me tight, sobbed and said nothing! All she managed to say was, ‘you are my Amrita’! I saw a very happy Om ji smiling at me. Thanks for giving me my very favourite Om ji with love and gratitude, teri amrita! (Dutta is a Bollywood actor)
	On a song Punjabi movies are rocking these days. Good script, good picturisation and most of all good music! The latest Punjabi release is Sirphire starring Monica Bedi, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Roshan Prince and Preet Harpal. And when a singer takes up acting, he does not forget that he is originally a singer. The track Gaani has Monica Bedi and Preet Harpal in a retro style with vocals by Preet himself. People love the track and it has all the elements to become a hot favourite. Preet always! I have liked Preet Harpal ever since he came up with first album. I’m addicted to Gaani too. The lyrics are so different and the video is also colourful. I completely enjoy the song. Preeti Verma, GGDSD College Retro magic It is a dance track and the retro touch to it makes it very entertaining. The pace and tempo of the track is just so perfect that one can hear it at any point in time. Rajat Kalia, student, PU Right track Although I haven’t seen the movie but I want to watch it just because of the track. The lyrics are so funny that it really charges me up. The video also is made so well that one wants to just dance while watching it. Sania Kaur, housewife (As told to Sabia Talwar)
	TROUBLE SHOOTER Think positive Simmi Waraich I am a 24-year-old girl who is working in Ludhiana. My family tells me I am fairly good looking but I have low self-esteem. I worry that my boss does not like me. I want to shift to a better job but I do not want to be a burden on my parents in case I do not get a job for a few months. I worry a lot about the future. And I feel I always have bad luck. I want to get better but do not want medication. Jasleen, Chandigarh It sounds as if you, like many others, have common thinking errors which contribute to depression and anxiety. For example, you use words like ‘always’ and ‘never’ whereas if you used ‘sometimes’ or ‘often’, one would not feel that upset. Using words like always, never, can make us feel a situation is hopeless. Try substituting other words like, "At times I worry a lot and I feel I have bad luck often.” As children we often form beliefs based on what we are told. A child may develop feelings of inferiority when compared to a sibling. That feeling can persist as an adult. It can be useful to explore how one developed such beliefs and change them to more appropriate beliefs. Start keeping a thought diary of the things that upset you and the thoughts you get at that time. Discuss them with your therapist. Work on changing your self-image. Write down all the things you think you are not- all your weaknesses and then write alternatives to those thoughts. My sister lost her boyfriend in an accident a few years back. My father anyway did not want her to marry that boy. She lives with my parents who are conservative and overprotective. She says she does not wish to get married. She wants to do business but at times she gets very upset. And at times like that she even tries to harm herself by slashing her wrists or taking an overdose of pills. She lives in a small town with my parents. Money is not a concern for us. M Singh, Ambala Sometimes, a loss can continue for many years. In our culture, often parents may not be that communicative with their children over such issues. You said your family disapproved of the boy anyway. As such when we lose a person we care for, talking about the person with others is a part of the process whereby the grief is vented out and the process of recovery starts. Talk to your parents. How is their communication with her? Do not insist on her getting married immediately. Take some time to listen to her concerns, be non-judgmental and see whether you can all work out some short- term goals for her, like doing some course, spending time with some relatives of her age. If she has tried to harm herself, do get an assessment to rule out depression or mood disorders. Get counselling and if the doctor feels, medication which can help her to get back to a regular routine. Tell her you are there for her but you would like her to do something constructive with her life and help her draw out a plan for it. ( Dr Waraich is a Chandigarh-based psychotherapist)
	coming soon Legend comes calling SPIC MACAY is organising a concert of Hindustani vocal by legendary Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan on August 19 at Bhargava auditorium, PGIMER. Ustad Khan belongs to the tradition of Mian Taansen and is a very senior artiste of Indian classical music. He will be celebrating his 105th birthday on August 19. Khan was born in a family of musicians tracing back to Behram Khan, who was a singer of traditional Gwalior Gharana. His father's elder brother Bade Yusuf Khan and his father initially trained him. He further developed this style suiting his own artistic sensitivity. Apart from khayal, he sings dhrupad, dhamar and thumri with equal versatility. Time: 6 pm onwards
	Doc Talk Signal of obesity Dr K P Singh Leptin is not our obesity hormone. Leptin is our starvation hormone. Leptin is a protein that's made in the fat cells, circulates in the bloodstream, and goes to the brain. Leptin is the way your fat cells tell your brain that your energy thermostat is set right. In other words, when leptin levels are at a certain threshold for each person, it's probably genetically set when your leptin level is above that threshold, your brain senses that you have energy sufficiency, which means you can burn energy at a normal rate, eat food at a normal amount, engage in exercise at a normal rate, and you can engage in expensive processes, like puberty and pregnancy. When you starve your leptin level goes below your personal leptin threshold. When it does that, your brain senses starvation. That can occur at any leptin level, depending on what your leptin threshold is. Then several processes begin within the body to drive leptin levels back up. One includes stimulation of the vagus nerve, which runs between the brain and the abdomen. The vagus nerve is your energy storage nerve. The vagus nerve is turned on, so you get hungrier. Unfortunately, the relationship between leptin levels and obesity in humans is not straightforward. Rather than being leptin-deficient, many overweight individuals appear to have adequate amounts of leptin. Leptin levels appear to increase, rather than decrease, with an increase in the body’s fat stores. Recent research has demonstrated that only a small subset of overweight and obese individuals do not produce enough leptin or are insensitive to the effects of the hormone. Other lines of evidence suggest that obesity is related to deficient leptin receptors. Anti-obesity drugs n Orlistat n Lorcaserin n Sibutramine (Not avail able in market) n Rimonabant (Not avail able in market) n Metformin n Exenatide n Pramlintide Lifestyle modifications for obese persons n Avoid colas n Walk and exercise n Diet Bariatric surgery Bariatric surgery is an operation on the stomach and/or intestines that helps patients with extreme obesity to lose weight. This surgery is an option for people who cannot lose weight by other means or who suffer from serious health problems related to obesity. The surgery restricts food intake, which promotes weight loss and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. (Dr Singh is a Chandigarh-based endrocrinologist )
	Tech boost to style Fashion News Version 9, Pose, Trimirror Fashion or Fashion Sense…various fashion applications have made the going very easy for fashionistas… Ashima Batish Fashion Diary could have helped Kate Middleton avert a faux pas; only if she had downloaded the fashion application, which warns against repeating the same outfit by archiving the date and the occasion you first wore it, on her phone. Technology comes to the rescue yet again, this time safeguarding your fashion sensibilities, updating you on the latest trends, guiding you on what's strictly out and helping you share your prized possessions. The four popular operating systems, Android, Blackberry, Apple and Windows have floated over a thousand fashion applications that promise unique features. Fashion designer Anupamaa Dayal prefers the application Fashion News Version 9 on her phone to the fashion websites she used to access earlier. "Fashion changes with boundaries of countries, states and even towns. The application compiles the best of news from around the world." The applications are largely consumer or product-based. The former includes the likes of Pose, Trimirror Fashion and Fashion Sense, which enable one to improve one's dressing sense by taking feedback from users of the same websites or getting an idea as to what would suit them better. The latter are either the products of elitist fashion brands or smaller versions of fashion magazines. For that matter, Ralph Lauran's application provides videos and pictures of the in-house developments and events. It even chronicles events of the past and gives an account of the brand's history. Diane Von Furstenberg's application has the brand's latest creations on display and one can even shop through the application. The dictionary of fashion, however, is Fashion Key Life. The application judiciously picks up the best designs of renowned designers from around the world. Harper Bazaar and Vogue applications are equally useful. "I use them all the time. People in India are increasingly following latest fashion trends. Big brands are entering the market and applications are the simplest mediums to keep a tab on what's happening in the fashion world," says fashion designer Abdul Haldar. For this to happen, people should be fashion-conscious as well as tech-savvy. Just the way people download games on their smart phones, they should also be pro-active with fashion applications. "Another two years and people will use fashion applications to follow trends and educate themselves on the subject," adds Abdul. Fashion Language Guide & Quiz is one such application that teaches fashion. It educates one about the latest terms of fashion and even translates as well as explains the Hindi terms like Buti in English. Then there are applications that provide personal experiences like teaching make-up or doing a hair-do. Designer Rahul Mishra feels that till the time people start using applications on a regular basis, their purpose would not be served. "It depends on the application’s utility. What can bring a change in lifestyle will sustain the competition." He votes in favour of Fast Beauty, which gives simple make-up tips and is a hit with women. Many applications like that are likely to gain popularity, but only with time. ashima@tribunemail.com Best of the lot Besides the already mentioned applications, there are a few that are a huge hit with smart-phone users. These are downloaded the maximum and have very interesting features. Here is picking up the best among the lot. y Net-a-porter: This one is like a high fashion street on the phone, where you buy luxury stuff, ranging from bags, shoes, lingerie, clothes; the total number of luxury brand items posted on the application is 400. Navigation is easy and the shopping experience is as real as it can get in the virtual world. y Snapette: It's a photo-sharing application for the I-phone users, who can share photos of their latest buys or information about what's in through pictures. y Lustr: Besides an interesting name, the application is a storehouse of all the interesting information. It specifically briefs a fashionista on what he can get in the city and the right shops to go hunting for them. It even informs about the fashion events happening in a city's vicinity. y My style fashion assistant: It's a like being blessed with a secretary, what Anne Hathaway was to Meryl Streep in Devil's Wears Prada. The application helps you manage your wardrobe by giving tips on how to team up two different garments. All you need to do is just click good pictures. y The cut on the runway: What happens in the greenrooms, on the runaways, inside the designer studios; this application is the camera to fashion happening around the world. It also chronicles major events.
	Short & sweet Mona If one has a deep, driving desire to achieve something, there is no stopping. Such has been the life of IB Verma. A post-graduate in political science, he chose the vocation of a librarian over a lecturer. Close to four decades of service, he has been active not only as General Secretary, Chandigarh Librarians Association, and organised competitions, but also has been a prolific writer. A book of poems Do Adh Khile Phool, a self-help book, The Young Librarians Bible, and a number of encyclopedias on abbreviations, Verma has recently come out with the International Encyclopedia of Abbreviations in two volumes. "When I was working, students would often come and ask for books on abbreviations, which motivated me to do something in this regard," he says. And over the years he has been scanning newspapers, periodicals, making a comprehensive list of abbreviations, their extended forms and detailed notes. "This has been my passion. I cannot claim that I have it all, but yes there are most commonly used abbreviations not only in India but around the world. Also, it's the first-of-its-kind attempt across the globe," he adds. Now, he is on to the Hindi translation of The Young Librarians Bible.
	Sunny adores Vidya Both are hot and they are bold, but after all, they are in this dirty business, and jealousy is bound to make its way to their hearts. But not to worry, there is nothing serious here. It's just that Sunny Leone is all praise for Vidya Balan. A few days ago, while talking about Ekta Kapoor, Sunny Leone revealed, "I saw Ekta's The Dirty Picture and was mesmerised by it. I don't think the word fat fits in my dictionary, but to carry off that look, and glamorously so, is a big feat. Hats off to Vidya for that, I'm almost jealous!" Well Sunny, keep your fingers crossed. If Ekta's film-making is anything to go by, you might just get a dirtier deal!
	Humorous bite When Ranbir Kapoor was asked what brief did Anurag Basu give him to convince him for Barfi!, he replied, “He gave me a Calvin Klein brief and I agreed to do the film.” How witty is that for a deaf-mute character! Gang of girls After a gap of 10 years, the 90’s super hit jodi of Madhuri Dixit and Saroj Khan, are back together for Gulab Gang — a film directed by Soumik Sen, produced by Anubhav Sinha and under the banner of Benaras Media. Saroj and Madhuri have a golden association where they have given several chartbuster songs together. Their association dates back to 1988 blockbuster Tezaab’s Ek Do Teen. The duo last worked together in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Devdas. Reunion time: Madhuri Dixit (R) and Saroj Khan (L) What’s brewing? Huma Qureshi and Arjan Bajwa were spotted catching up at a coffee shop in suburban Mumbai. They were casually dressed and bonded for more than an hour in the relatively empty coffee shop. Hmm, what did they talk about? Coffee date: Arjan Bajwa Green pledge Boman Irani from the team of Delhi Safari attended the pledge ceremony on August 15 at Don Bosco School. In this ceremony over 700 children, including the principal, vice-principal and the school staff, took a pledge to save and protect the forests. Boman Irani, who was present at the event, was at his eloquent best and enjoyed the ceremony as well as mobbed by the kids. Hands full Actress Kirti Kulhari (of Shaitan fame) is working on couple of projects like—Luke Kenny's Zombie, Girish Malik’s Jal, Reliance Entertainment’s film Sooper Se Ooper and Sai Kabir's Single Chal Riya Hoon.We hope they do well! Final call The buzz is that Shahid Kapoor wanted Parineeti Chopra for Rajkumar Santoshi’s movie before Ileana D’cruz was signed on. It would be interesting to see him with firebrand PC Junior! First choice: Parineeti Chopra
	Just the right day Sanjay Gupta and Ekta Kapoor’s Shootout at Wadala will release on May Day in 2013. May 1 is International Workers’ Day and Labour Day in India. The theme of the film is based on the life of a Maharashtrian labourer who became involved in the first ever police encounter in the country. Producer Ekta Kapoor who wants the best possible release for SAW said, “When I recently watched the rushes, I was blown away. It’s such an engaging and powerful film. With its content and massive star cast, topped by the kind of marketing push that the Balaji team will give, we need a long weekend for SAW. The film is a supreme mass entertainer and we will hype it to the hilt!”
	chatter box Come fall in love He is perceived as Indian television’s chocolate boy – Karan Wahi is all set to spread the magic and make you all fall in love. This young and talented actor will soon be seen in Star Plus’ love series Teri Meri Love Stories. Karan who is looking forward to the episode added, “Star Plus has come up with this amazing concept of tele films which are based on different love stories. I am playing a doctor and it’s the chemistry between him and his fellow doctor that creates magic. The episode is full of romance, drama and fun which the audiences will surely love. It was a lovely experience to work in the show.” Teri Meri Love Stories will portray gripping stories of people who knowingly or unknowingly surrender to the pressures of life and can’t help but let love take a back seat, and the realisation that comes with small incidents that help rekindle the flame, making them realise their love once again. Catch heartthrob Karan Wahi in Teri Meri Love Stories this Sunday, August 19, 9 pm on Star Plus. For a cause This Sunday Star Plus’ Lakhon Mein Ek will present to its viewers another story that will showcase the courage and dedication of a woman. Veteran actress Reema Lagoo will be seen in the Sunday episode of the show which will showcase a unique story of widow remarriage. Reema will be seen on television after a long break. She will be sharing screen space with Amardeep Jha who is seen in Yeh Rishta Kya kehlata hain. The actress who was moved when she was narrated the story said, “I am very happy with the role that I am playing. This story has touched me and I am sure it will touch each and every woman in the country. I am glad and delighted that there are people who are taking a stand and encouraging widow remarriage.” Catch Reema Lagoo on Lakhon mein Ek August 19, Sunday at 11 am only on Star Plus. Surprise surprise! Indian Idol judge Sunidhi Chauhan was in for a sweet surprise when she visited the sets of popular singing reality show Indian Idol recently. Sunidhi decided to visit the sets and meet the contestants during technical rehearsals in order to spend some time with them. All the contestants when told that their judge is coming to meet them decided to give her a sweet birthday surprise since her Birthday was around the corner! All the contestants quickly arranged for a cake for Sunidhi and surprised her. Sunidhi was extremely touched with this gesture. All the contestants later sang birthday song for their judge. Birthday Bumps: Sunidhi Chauhan Cut to fame Jaswinder Gardner, who was last seen in Ready and Rowdy Rathore, as well as in Dekha Ek Khwab on television is going all out to make her mark in the advertisement world. Everyone couldn’t have been as lucky as this lady, who not only has done an ad with Abhishek Bachchan, she is doing another one with Amitabh Bachchan. Jaswinder who is becoming a popular face in the ad world says, "It was such a great opportunity to work with Big B and I feel privileged." Ask her about her future projects and she immediately says, "I am getting a lot of offers after Rowdy Rathore, but I want to pick and choose.” Logically yours While many viewers might think Varun Badola's character Thakur Vikram Singh is wrong in wanting to marry Sugni (Gulki Joshi) in Zee TV’s Phir Subah Hogi. Varun feels otherwise. He says as Vikram’s wife is mentally disturbed, and he has put up with her for years once she disappeared, he decided he could move on then.
	Dude, I’m back Bollywood hottie Ashmit Patel who was last seen in the reality show Big Boss will again be seen on small screen as the host and mentor of the second season of Superstud-The School of Flirt. The show that will soon feature on UTV Bindass is a reality show looking for India’s Ultimate Casanova. Tell us about superdude. After completing a successful season of Superstud I was very keen to take up the second season titled 'Superdude'. I have always loved being a part of reality shows with great concepts. Unlike movies they give you a chance to be yourself and engage with your audiences. I hope to do the same with Superdude and I look forward to start shooting for the same shortly. Are you in touch with any contestant from the first season? I did bump into one of them recently at a restaurant. I couldn’t recognise him. He was very confident and was with few girls. It feels good that the show paid off. The show is about teaching guys to be a casanova? Not really. We teach guys the art of being the best. WE teach them to be gracious with women, how to treat women and the art of flirting. This will be the second season of Superstud which has been renamed as Superdude. The concept is the same with few changes this time. The heart remains the same. In all 13 boys competing to be Superdude. I will be mentoring and guiding them to be the best. Did you get any other offers on television? Yes, a few but nothing that really excited me. It had to be something bigger and better. As nothing of that stature came my way. I am excited about doing one show a year. What about films? I have two films Parivaar and Good Night which are complete and I am looking forward to my Punjabi film as well. You haven’t gained much success in films don’t you feel television is a better bet? No. I believe in working hard, leaving the rest to destiny. A sleeper film might be a hit tomorrow. Hot & Cool: Ashmit Patel
	The year ahead Madan Gupta Spatu If your birthday is August 18... It is going to be a memorable birthday, but you need complete rest as you have been facing a lot of mental pressure. Recreation and entertainment will help you relax. An unexpected message from a distant relative brings excitement for the entire family. You may fall in love at the first sight. Today, you would be full of good ideas and your choice of activities will bring you gains far beyond your expectations. Your birthday indicates a great time to return to a creative project you had abandoned some time back. Exercising your creativity gives you a glow. Someone from your past will try to reignite your passion. While the prospect of an affair is tempting, you really don't want to rekindle this particular relationship. You are broadminded, tolerant and generous. The next few years bring a solid burst of productivity that may require some teamwork, but you should still largely reflect on your own capabilities. If you are connected with the field of IT, you might receive an opportunity to start your own enterprise. You are advised to take some time out and postpone any complicated decision. It is never too soon to get a reality check. Stop making excuses and admit it when you are wrong! Reunions or plans are likely. Those in creative fields are likely to be commissioned for a prestigious project. It would give them creative freedom and freedom from the pressure and stress of routine work. Those planning a merger or partnership are likely to be successful. Those suffering from headache, would find relief. Don't overload your social life and stress your nervous system. Scheduling too many activities will make it difficult to relax and enjoy yourself. Seek the company of intellectually stimulating individuals. When your mind is engaged with interest it's more than likely that you follow your heart. Mood: Adaptable. Compatible signs: Aries, Aquarius, Libra. Lucky colours: Violet, salmon. Lucky days: Saturday. Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 17, 23, 75 Daler Mehndi (August18, 1967, Patna) began singing shabads at the age of six. He then moved to San Francisco, and worked as a cab driver before returning to India in 1991 and forming a band. Initially he sang ghazals inspired by the poets Qateel Shifai and Firaq Gorakhpuri. Mehndi eventually switched from classical music to pop, and in 1995 his first album Bolo Ta Ra Ra sold half a million copies. Tunak Tunak Tun was the first music video to make use of blue screen technology in India. Astrologically, Rahu being negative in his birth chart, Daler should remain vigilant about controversies and court cases which may appear time to time.
	Astro Turf P Khurrana ARIES: Networking will help you build contacts to further your career plans. You gain insight by looking at the truth and listing priorities. Spend time on fitness routine. Don’t compromise on your views. Some of you may attempt something big. Tarot message: Don’t give up your freedom. Lucky colour: Saffron. Lucky number: 36 TAURUS: Don’t waste your time getting into arguments with colleagues or loved ones. Pay attention to the health matters and don’t neglect any persistent symptoms. There will be tensions with family members. Tarot message: Think positive and be optimistic. Lucky colour: Forest green. Lucky number: 28 GEMINI: You may be in an irritable frame of mind and need to guard against making impulsive decisions. Differences could lead to tense moments. You have been spending too much time on some tasks, and too little time on others. Tarot message: Handle others carefully don’t. Lucky colour: Brown Lucky number: 48 CANCER: Take a moment to think about what you need to avoid. Travel plans could be delayed. There could be favourable news regarding a family member. Your heart is involved in an exciting personal relationship. Tarot message: Leave the past in the past. Lucky colour: Yellow Lucky number: 45 LEO: Visitors and news can be expected. Your ideas will be appreciated by colleagues and seniors. It is time to reconsider your career plans. Tarot message: Adapting to new technology will be important to keep pace with the changing times. Lucky colour: White Lucky number: 29 VIRGO: Keep talking to your beloved on phone. You may start a long-term venture that brings you fame. Financial gain is on the cards. Your sense of humour will put you in the spotlight. Tarot message: Unfinished business will unleash new problems. Lucky colour: Navy blue Lucky number: 32 LIBRA: Disruption in a business venture is temporary. Your greatest friends are those you meet in transit. You will be focused and well prepared for important meetings and presentations. You play healer for someone else during a trip. Tarot message: Don’t enter into a conflict. Lucky colour: Maroon. Lucky number: 47 SCORPIO: You are generous and giving in personal relationships. Mastery of your skills or craft brings appreciation and fresh opportunity. An attitude or bad mood will make you less popular than usual. Tarot message: Play your cards close to your chest. Lucky colour: Peach Lucky number: 31 SAGITTARIUS: Finances brighten considerably. Aim for the proper method of organising things. There is a chance to deeply impress someone without gloating, so be restrained when praising yourself. Tarot message: Delays are the only obstacle in your way to success.Lucky colour: Ebony Lucky number: 53 CAPRICORN: Tension at home will have an emotional affect. There is a chance to gain from interacting with your soul mate. Check letters and emails. The big ideas you have been setting out for people are starting to take shape. Tarot message: Do what is right. Lucky colour: Aqua blue Lucky number: 41 AQUARIUS: A romance that you might have thought was heading your way, arrives on its own terms. Your boss is as stubborn as you are; so have a flexible attitude. It's advisable to meditate and remain centered within. Tarot message: Learn to rely on your mind. Lucky colour: Pista greens Lucky number: 26 PISCES: It's a good time to build up positive patterns that foster growth. A classic afternoon get together between you and an old flame could be an antidote to your boredom. Tarot message: You will need to learn how to cope better with success.Lucky colour: Cream Lucky number: 65